1. Referring — children and adults

This module

Level 2 module 3 of 3. Completing 1, 2 and 3 is 3 hours — the usual clinical minimum.

Suggested study time

• Referral pathways — 18 min
• Records and allegations — 20 min
• Practice system and 3-year refresh — 17 min
• Knowledge check — 5 min

Children

Use the local safeguarding children partnership / MASH (or equivalent) pathway. If a child is in immediate danger, 999. You do not need parental consent if seeking it would increase risk, but be open where it is safe.

Adults

Local authority adult safeguarding. Support the person in decisions where they can take part. Involve relevant partners. Do not delay a referral because the paperwork is fiddly.

What to include

Identity and contacts, what was seen and said, clinical findings, who else is at home, what you have already done, and your working concern. Follow the local form.