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Safeguarding

We have a statutory duty to ensure the wellbeing of all people using our services. We take the abuse or neglect of adults and children very seriously.

Our independent regulator, requires us to demonstrate that:

  • we meet statutory requirements regarding Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
  • child protection policies and systems are updated and robust
  • all eligible staff have undertaken and are updated with safeguarding training as appropriate to their role
  • named professionals are employed by us and that they are clear about their roles
  • here is a Board-level executive director lead for safeguarding

We work in partnership with three local authorities to safeguard adults and children at risk. Our representatives attend regular meetings at the adult and children safeguarding boards in Norfolk. We also work closely to maintain good working relationships and effective information sharing with Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.

Our named Safeguarding professionals

The named professionals lead on issues in relation to safeguarding within the trust. Their role includes giving relevant support, advice, supervision and training to staff and working closely with other health and social care organisations.

  • Tracey Denny - Lead professional for safeguarding adults and children
  • Vivienne Zoogah Seidu - Safeguarding practitioner for adults and children
  • Jamie Mason - Named midwife for safeguarding
  • Rebecca Barnes / Sheila Hodgkinson - Specialist safeguarding midwifes
  • Adriana Cunha - Specialist preinatal mental health midwife
  • Dr Abigail Reeve - Named doctor for safeguarding children
  • Dr Leslie Mtariswa - Named doctor for safeguarding adults
  • Vacant - Lead for mental capacity and liberty protection safeguards specialist practitioner

Report a concern

You should contact our safeguarding team between 9am and 5pm on 01553 613564 if you are concerned about an adult or child who is currently in hospital.

If you are suspicious or concerned about someone's safety who is not in hospital, ring Adult Social Services (Norfolk) on 0344 800 8020 or visit the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board website.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership

Lincolnshire Safeguarding Adults Board

If you are concerned that an adult or child may be affected by domestic violence you can contact the Leeway, an independent charity providing support to adults, young people and children in Norfolk and Suffolk on 0300 561 0077 or visit the Leeway Website.