Practitioner has concerns about a possible safeguarding incident:
Step 1
Is there a possibility a crime has occurred? See flow-chart
Step 2
Discuss with Line Manager and Complete AP1 Form and send to:
Kent Contact and Assessment Service, Kroner House, Eurogate Business Park, Ashford, TN24 8XU
Whenever possible, this should be sent via nhs.net to kcassecure@kent.gcsx.gov.uk
It is the responsibility of the referrer to clarify outcome for the referral with social services if they have not been contacted within one week.
Step 3
Consider if this constitutes a Serious Incident?
Consult with Organisation Policies on Incident Reporting.
Step 4
The practitioner may be invited to subsequent multi-agency meetings, including planning meetings and Case conferences. They must make the utmost effort to attend, send a suitable representative or to send a report.
Useful information
Kent County Council
