NHS Forth Valley recognises that all children and young people have a right to be protected and that all adults have a responsibility to protect them from harm.

We are committed to continually improving our child protection arrangements, ensuring that systems and services are in place to promote and protect the wellbeing of children and young people across Forth Valley. 

To ensure we Get it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and young person child protection is a priority for NHS Forth Valley. We work collaboratively with our key partners, to ensure children and young people across Forth Valley are protected, who are:

• Stirling Council
• Falkirk Council
• Clackmannanshire Council
• The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration
• Police Scotland

NHS Forth Valley has a Child Protection Service comprising of:

• A Lead Paediatrician
• GP Lead
• A Chief Nurse for Public Protection
• A Nurse Consultant
• A Department Manager, Child Protection
• Nurse Advisors/Advisors – Child Protection
• Administration Team Leader
• Administration Staff

Their role is to ensure that all staff within NHS Forth have access to advice, support, appropriate training and supervision and feel confident and competent in their role to protect and promote the wellbeing of children and young people.

What to do if you have concerns about a child or young person

As a member of the public, if you are worried about potential child abuse or neglect, you can speak to a Health Visitor, Nursery Staff, Teacher, Family Doctor (GP), Social Worker, Police Officer or the Children’s Reporter.

If you think a child is at immediate risk of harm, contact Police Scotland on 999.

Useful Telephone Numbers

Useful Websites

• Child protection -Scottish Government
• Childline.org.uk
• Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) – Scottish Government