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Safeguarding Adults and Children is everyone’s responsibility.
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust take the safeguarding of our patients seriously, recognising that everybody has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. Health services along with many other public services have a duty to prevent and act upon safeguarding concerns. If we are worried about you or someone close to you, and believe there is a safeguarding concern, we may ask you for more information or ask other services for help. We may also ask if we can make a referral to the local authority or other services, who can ensure you and/or those close to you are given the support you need to be safe.
The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Safeguarding Team works Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 and provides support and advice to staff and patients on safeguarding matters. The team is responsible for responding to all allegations against people in position of trust, working for Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.
What to do if you have concerns about someone
If you have a safeguarding concern about someone and believe the person is at immediate risk or the situation is an emergency, please call 999.
If you wish to make a referral to the Local Authority you should follow the appropriate Humber safeguarding procedure and contact either:
- East Riding Local Authority – Children 01482 395500 and Adult 01482 396940
- Hull Local Authority – Children 01482 448879 and Adult 01482 616092
- North Yorkshire Local Authority - Children & Adults 01609 534527
Our Senior team who provide supervision, policy reviews, support to external case reviews and other key assurance roles for the Trust are:
- Rosie O’Connell - Head of Safeguarding and Named Professional for Safeguarding (Adults) MCA and Prevent Lead
- Kerry Boughen - Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children
- Sarah Smyth - Director of Nursing, Quality and Professions
- Kate Baxendale - Deputy Director of Nursing, Quality and Professions
