Our duty
Our hospital and community service teams have an absolute and unequivocal duty to care and protect all patients from abuse and provide additional measures for patients who are less able to protect themselves.
We have safeguarding teams that you can contact if you are worried about a patient.
Colchester Hospital
Senior Lead for Safeguarding and Complex Health, 07394 401 150
Head of Safeguarding Families, 07864 970 721
Named Nurse Safeguarding Children, 07917 173 935
Named Midwife, 07801 097 597
Lead for Safeguarding Adults, 07768 560 533
Dementia Nurse, 07768 560 482
Learning Disabilities and Autism Nurse Specialist, 07774 889 067
Safeguarding Children Specialist Practitioner, 07925 339 795
Safeguarding Adults Specialist Practitioner, 07548 802 307
Colchester and Tendring Community Services
Safeguarding Children Specialist Practitioner, 07999 406 133
Lead for Safeguarding Adults, 07432 564 688
Ipswich Hospital
Senior Lead for Safeguarding and Complex Health, 07394 401 150
Head of Safeguarding Families, 07592 103 889
Named Nurse Safeguarding Children, 07508 507 794
Named Midwife, 07710 646 163
Lead for Safeguarding Adults, 07506 056 963
Dementia Nurse, 07864 970 725
Learning Disabilities and Autism Nurse Specialist, 07539 323 041
Safeguarding Children Specialist Practitioner, 07395 836 783
Safeguarding Adults Specialist Practitioner, 07525 922 129
Suffolk Community Services
Safeguarding Children Specialist Practitioner, 07950 631 421
Lead for Safeguarding Adults, 07940 472 222
The East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) and our community partners are committed to ensuring that we meet the statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and the unborn under Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 and Adults with Care and Support Needs, in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
Advocacy
Advocates can help you when decisions are being made about your health, care and wellbeing. An advocate is an independent professional who is on your side.
How to report your concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, young person or unborn baby
Please contact:
Report a concern about a child – Essex County Council
Essex Social Services 0345 603 7627
Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership
Suffolk Social Services Customer First 0808 800 4005
How to report your concerns about the safety or welfare of an adult
Please contact:
Essex Adult Social Care 0345 603 7630
Suffolk Social Services Customer First 0808 800 4005
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