Understanding & Responding to Medical Neglect

Online Live Webinar Wednesday 17th June 2026 11.30am – 12.45pm 

Webinar Description 

In children’s safeguarding medical neglect is defined as carers minimising or denying children’s illnesses or health needs or/and failing to seek appropriate medical attention or administer medications and treatments.  This webinar will explore what medical neglect is and how best to respond to it.  

Webinar Presenters 

Hosted by Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership we are really pleased to have our local specialists present the webinar and answer your questions:
Dr Rachel Jameson:,Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children, Livewell Southwest Dr Sam Broad, Consultant Paediatrician & Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Dr Rachel Parkes, Specialist in Paediatric Dentristy, Plymouth Community Dental Services Jessica Britton, Safegaurding Children Advisor, Livewell Southwest
Kathryn Smith, Social Work Team Manager, Children’s Services, Plymouth City Council
Hannah Greenley, Senior Safeguarding Children Nurse, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

How Much? 

This course is free to all agencies and professionals.

Who Should Attend? 

The course is relevent for anybody who works with children, young people and families. 

How Do I Book? 

Book your place by clicking on the link below.  When booking, please ensure the details you enter are correct. 

The bookings are automatically processed so you should receive confirmation as soon as you book a space. This will also include the link to join the meeting. Please email the PSCP safeguarding training team at safeguardingtraining@plymouth.gov.uk if you have any queries or difficulties accessing the link and booking your place. 

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE