Child Protection Medical Assessments

CHILD PROTECTION MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

A child protection medical assessment is a holistic paediatric review which aims to: 

• Identify signs of abuse or neglect,
• Identify and make recommendations regarding unmet health needs
• Identify other safeguarding concerns
• Contributes to multiagency working to safeguard the child.

The process for undertaking CP medicals assessment in Haringey is set out in this guidance document:

Child Protection Medical Assessments