Safeguarding our patients is a priority here at The Dale. Our clinicians and administration staff have been adequately trained and we work closely with the local safeguarding teams to ensure the best care for our patients.

Our practice Safeguarding Lead is Dr Sadique.

Below is a list of useful resources:

• National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
• NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support
• Childline 0800 1111: Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
• MIND: Mental Health Support with specific advice on ‘Coronavirus and your wellbeing’. mind.org.uk
• YoungMinds: Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus. https://youngminds.org.uk
• ICON: Babies cry: You can cope. http://iconcope.org/
• SafeLives: Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID. http://safelives.org.uk/news-views/domesticabuse-and-covid-19
• IRISi interventions: irisi.org/iris/find-your-local-iris-site/