Safeguarding our patients and visitors, both chidren and adults, is key priority at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
If you think an child or adult is at immediate risk of danger please call the Police on 999
Safeguarding Team
The Safeguarding Team at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust provide:
- Advice
- Support
- Guidance
- Training
- Supervision
- Audits
The team are actively engaged with the local Adult and Children Safeguarding Boards to ensure a joined up approach to safeguarding with other partner organisations.
The team includes:
- Associate Director of Safeguarding
- Named Doctor for safeguarding children
- Lead nurses for safeguarding adults and children
- Team of specialist nurses
- Named midwife and team of specialist midwives
- Administrative and PA support
Contact the Safeguarding Team
Contact the Team on our Advice Line 07856 335279 between the hours of 08.30am - 16.30pm Monday - Friday
The Trust is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of babies, children, young people and adults at risk. It is their right to be kept safe from harm, abuse or neglect.
Abuse may consist of single or repeated actions and maybe:
- Physical
- Sexual
- Neglect
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional/Psychological
- Financial
- Organisational
- Self-Neglect
- Modern Slavery
- Discriminatory
To report a safeguarding concern please contact the Safeguarding team in your local area.
North Northants Council: 0300 126 3000
West Northants Council: 0300 126 7000
Email: NSAB.NCC@westnorthants.gov.uk
Telephone 0300 126 7000 or email childrenstrust@nctrust.co.uk
Domestic Abuse
I am suffering from domestic abuse. What can I do?
- If you feel able to, call the police on 101.
- Whether you call the police or not, contact Voice Tel 0300 303 1965
Voice is here to give you the support that will empower you to escape from abusive situations and move on from the impact of abuse.
People who abuse others are trying to exert control, and it is important for you to know that you can escape these situations, no matter what the abuser may have said. When you feel able to, speak to Voice.