Barrage of child protection cases dilutes health professionals' early intervention work

Lauren Higgs
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Health professionals are struggling to cope with the "vast increase" in the number of child protection cases being referred to them, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has warned.

GPs need more guidance on identifying abuse and neglect at an early stage. Image: iStock
GPs need more guidance on identifying abuse and neglect at an early stage. Image: iStock

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