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NewsSupport and Information Forum (SAIF)Support and Information Forum (SAIF) is a secure, dedicated, web-based discussion forum exclusively for named and designated health professionals which has been developed by the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) in partnership with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of GPs, Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Midwives. Membership of the forum is through individual application with validation by Chief Executives of employing NHS organisations. Click here for more information and to apply. 07 November 2006 Scheme for named, designated health professionals working with childrenThe Children Act, 2004 requires NHS organisations to establish local partnerships to safeguard children. Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP), on behalf of the Department of Health (DH), and in partnership with Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of GPs, Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Midwives has developed a secure dedicated discussion forum for named and designated clinicians working to safeguard children and to support local interagency arrangements. The system will allow posting of information, sharing of good practice and discussion of complex cases. Membership is for named and designated clinicians only whose bona fides must be confirmed by Chief Executives of employing NHS organisations. Invitations to join will be handled by professional organisations and coordinated by CSIP. CSIP will soon contact Chief Executives to seek validation of individual membership applications. For more information please contact Judy Stone at judith.stone@dh.gsi.gov.uk. |
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