Safeguarding

At Stockport NHS Foundation Trust we take our duty to look after the welfare of patients and keep them safe from harm extremely seriously.

What you need to know

Safeguarding means supporting people to feel safe at home, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from abuse or neglect.

Harm can occur anywhere, not just at home. Therefore, the Trust is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm or abuse. It is their right to be kept safe from harm, abuse or neglect.

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Why it is important

Everyone at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility for safeguarding.

If you are worried about the safety or welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk of harm or abuse, you can talk to the ward manager, senior sister or matron or use the contact details for the Safeguarding Teams in the following section.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Safeguarding Teams

The safeguarding service at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust comprises of registered nurses, health visitors, school nurses, social workers, midwifes and administration staff who have all received additional training and qualifications in safeguarding children and adults at risk.  

The safeguarding team works in close partnership with other agencies such as the police, social care, education and other health providers to ensure children and adults at risk are safeguarded and protected.

If you wish to speak to someone at the hospital about safeguarding, the teams are available from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, please contact: