Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
Contact details for safeguarding are found here: https://essex-loc.org/safeguarding-contacts/
NHS England Optometry Safeguarding guidance: Optometry Safeguarding Guide November 2023 v.5
Optometrists can access the DOCET Safeguarding Modules at: Safeguarding Adults for Optometrists Level 2 (2025)
Dispensing Opticians can access the ABDO Safeguarding Modules at: Safeguarding – ABDO
7 Minute Briefing on Domestic Abuse – 2023
The Royal College of General Practitioners offer extensive resources about safeguarding. Including adult safeguarding toolkit at https://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical-and-research/resources/toolkits/adult-safeguarding-toolkit.aspx
GMC Advice
https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-hub/adult-safeguarding
https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/protecting-children-and-young-people