Safeguarding
The latest safeguarding information and training updates are shared in the Devon ICS GP Bulletin. Contact the ICB directly to sign up to their mailing list.
What are the training requirements for Safeguarding in Primary Care?
- For a useful overview, see the RCGP supplementary guide to safeguarding training requirements for all primary care staff
- More information and links to a range of e-learning and resources can be found on the RCGP Good Practice in Safeguarding pages.
- Adult Safeguarding - Guidelines on Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff (RCN)
- Children & Young People - Guidelines on Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff
Level 3 (Child Safeguarding) and Level 3 (Adult Safeguarding) is currently recommended for
- GPs
- GP Trainees
- Practice Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Nurse Practitioners
- Paramedics working in the primary care setting
- Pharmacists working to deliver services in Care Homes and in GP Practices
- Advanced Practitioners who are working independently in primary care settings
Where can I access Safeguarding Training? - Online & e-learning for primary care
Bluestream e-learning is available FREE to all practices in Devon, funded by Learning and Development Centre.
- Level 1, 2 and 3 - Safeguarding Children & Young People
- Level 1, 2 - Safeguarding Adults
E-Learning for Health is available FREE to all NHS staff and some NHS affiliated staff.
An NHS email address is required to register.
- Level 1, 2 and 3 - Safeguarding Children & Young People
- Level 1, 2 - Safeguarding Adults
FutureLearn/Health Education England
***Please note you do NOT need to pay for this course if you are working in NHS primary care. Register using your NHS email address to receive a FREE upgrade to obtain your Certificate of Completion – this is available for all NHS and NHS-affiliated staff)***Team
Gillian Scoble is the Named Nurse for Primary Care for Devon
Email: [email protected]
Reporting a Concern
Adults - Safeguarding Adults Board - Report a Concern
Children - Making a Request for Support or Report a Child Safeguarding Concern