The regional government introduced a procedure for detecting and reporting suspected child abuse. Drug-facilitated harm is included alongside other forms of violence and neglect.
Coordinating care
Different health and social-care professionals can submit notifications. The health centre’s social worker coordinates care and links with social services.
The wider safeguarding framework
A national protocol approved in December 2023 provides a further reference: professionals should listen without judging, explain the limits of confidentiality and coordinate the services involved. Its emphasis is on avoiding additional harm during care and maintaining a multidisciplinary response, with the child’s needs guiding professional involvement throughout.
Context matters
An implementation announcement, not an evaluation of outcomes.
The date refers to the linked original publication. This summary preserves the context at that date.
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