Contact us

To contact NHS Kent and Medway's Safeguarding Team, email kmicb.safeguarding@nhs.net

The team is unable to receive direct safeguarding referrals.

Please follow guidance in public or professionals section to make referrals.

What is safeguarding?

It is to protect someone's health, wellbeing, and human rights to help them live free from harm, abuse, and neglect.

Safeguarding is a high priority for the NHS.

Kent and Medway Integrated Care System oversees the principles and duties of safeguarding.

NHS Kent and Medway's safeguarding responsibilities are listed in the NHS: Safeguarding and Accountability Assurance Framework

If you are concerned about the welfare of an adult or child, please use the following links.

Members of the public

Sharing concerns and reporting abuse

Kent

Medway

If you believe someone is in immediate danger of harm, dial 999.

Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse can affect anyone. It doesn't matter their ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality, or social background. If you have concerns about domestic abuse, about you or someone you know, help can be found on the domestic abuse service website.

Prevent

Extremism and radicalisation are real threats to our society. We need to be aware of the signs to help reduce the threat from terrorism and radicalisation. Be vigilant and know how to report your concerns.

You can find out more on the Kent County Council website.

If you are worried about someone being radicalised, more information is available on the government website.

For more information about safeguarding topics, policies, procedures and training refer to:

Professionals

Concerns about a child or adult

You can share concerns about the welfare of adults or children via

Kent

Medway

If you believe someone is in immediate danger of harm, dial 999.

For more information about safeguarding topics, policies, procedures and training refer to:

Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse can affect anyone. It doesn't matter their ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality, or social background. If you have concerns about domestic abuse, about you or someone you know, help can be found on the domestic abuse services website, You can also find information on the Royal College of General Practitioners website

Prevent

Extremism and radicalisation are real threats to our society. We need to be aware of the signs to help reduce the threat from terrorism and radicalisation. Be vigilant and know how to report your concerns.

You can find out more Kent County Council website.

If you are worried about someone being radicalised, more information is available on the government website.