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■ Child protection and welfare is an important and integral component of any hospital that provides services for children

■ Within an acute Trust child protection work can consist of a preventive, protection and post protection role

■ Trusts must ensure effective structures, networks and procedures are in place

■ Audit of practice is vital to ensure that quality child protection work occurs

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Child prevention Child protection Child welfare Quality procedures Structures

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Improving the quality of child protection work in an acute trust

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