Health Professionals Attending Child Protection Planning Meetings and Child Protection Case Conferences, Guidance

This guidance applies to all health professionals in NHSGGC who may be invited to or receive information in relation to a Child Protection Planning Meeting or Child Protection Case Conference. Every person invited to or in attendance has a key role to play and health professionals are required to actively contribute to this important component of the child protection process.

The purpose of the guidance is to:

• Describe and explain the purpose of a Child Protection Planning Meeting or Child Protection Case Conference, associated actions and decisions made at it.
• Define the role and responsibilities of health professionals who are invited and activities that are required both during and after the meeting.
• Provide guidance and support when health professionals do not agree with decisions made at the meeting.