1st April 2022

You are attending to a young child who has presented to A&E with his father after sustaining an injury at home

You are attending to a young child who has presented to A&E with his father after sustaining an injury at home. There is no immediate danger to the child at the moment; however, you and your consultant both suspect that the injury was non-accidental and have decided, after a conversation with the safeguarding team, that a referral to social services will need to be made. 

What of the following options is the most appropriate next step for you and your consultant to perform?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.