This online RCGP Level 3 safeguarding course is for any GP practising in England. As GPs, we care for both children and adults and the course reflects this, covering child and adult safeguarding topics – individually and jointly. The course will be based around practical considerations for busy frontline GPs. There will be plenty of time for questions throughout the day.

Safeguarding is simply part of the holistic care we provide in general practice. We are frequently in contact with patients who are victims and survivors of abuse and it is essential that they receive a compassionate, competent and appropriate safeguarding response from general practice, regardless of where they live in the UK or which professional they come into contact with.

This RCGP Level 3 safeguarding course is for any GP or GP trainee working in the UK. It is aligned to the new RCGP safeguarding standards and resources which can be found here:

Course: Safeguarding Hub | RCGP Learning.

The course will be delivered by Dr Joy Shacklock, RCGP Clinical Policy Representative for Safeguarding. Joy has been with the college in a safeguarding capacity since 2017. Joy has a wealth of safeguarding experience having been a GP Partner and Practice Safeguarding Lead for 13 years. She has also been a Named GP for safeguarding children and adults in North Yorkshire and York since 2015.

4.5 CPD points for this course.

Learning outcomes:

  • Build knowledge and confidence in safeguarding children under one and young people approaching adulthood.
  • Understand how to share information appropriately and within the law for the purposes of safeguarding.
  • Develop knowledge and skill in assessing mental capacity in safeguarding situations.
  • Know how to respond to allegations against staff or persons in a position of trust.
  • Increase awareness of the new RCGP safeguarding standards and resources.

Topics:

  • Information sharing to safeguard children and adults
  • Transitional safeguarding
  • Responding to allegations of abuse regarding staff or persons in a position of trust (PiPoT)
  • Overview of the new RCGP Safeguarding Standards and resources
  • Assessing mental capacity in adults in complex situations
  • Safeguarding babies under 1 year old

Speaker:

Dr Joy Shacklock, RCGP Safeguarding Representative, GP Partner & Practice Safeguarding Lead

Pricing:

GP registrar – £75
Members rate – £99
Non-members rate – £149