13/03/2026 – Safeguarding in practice – Lisburn Road Dental Care

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Course Information

Date: 13/03/2026

Start Time: 09:00

Completion Time: 4 Hours

Venue: Lisburn Road Dental Care

Speakers: Mary McCartan

Course Description

Co-operating to Safeguard Children & Young People in NI 2024

SBNI Regional Core Child Protection Policies and Procedures 2017

SBNI Child Safeguarding Learning and Development Strategy and Framework 2023

Adult Safeguarding Prevention and Protection in Partnership’ DHSSPSNI 2015.

Northern Ireland Adult Safeguarding Partnership Training Strategy NIASP 2016

GDC Development Outcomes A, B, C, D & RQIA minimum standards.

Ability to:

  • Recognise the signs and indicators of harm for Adults and Children
  • Respond, record and report any concerns about Adults and Children
  • Understand own role and the role of others
  • Contribute to the assessment and management of risk
  • Assist in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Adults at Risk
  • Understand the importance of own behaviour and boundaries
  • Contribute to the assessment and management of risk
  • Understand effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences 

Knowledge of:

  • Values and principles of safeguarding children & Adults at Risk
  • Signs and indicators of abuse and contributory factors
  • Staff policy and procedures
  • Reporting procedures
  • Code of behaviour and Whistleblowing
  • Recording skills
  • Relevant legislation
  • Services provided by other support agencies
  • Confidentiality/ Information sharing
  • Referral process including UNOCINI and APP 1 forms
  • Immediate or early intervention
  • Capacity and consent

Resources

Dietary Requirements

Please advise the Dental Continuing Education Team dentalcourses.nimdta@hscni.net if you have any dietary requirements.

Free team ticket

FREE

Paid ticket

£800.00