The information on this website was correct at 31 March 2013, but this website is no longer being maintained. Health information is now available on NHS Greater Huddersfield CCG, NHS North Kirklees CCG, NHS Choices and Kirklees Council.

Safeguarding Children Public Declaration

Preparing for Care Quality Commission registration 

Following the tragic case of Baby Peter, the Department of Health asked all NHS Trusts and Primary Care Trusts to review their safeguarding arrangements for children and publish a statement on how they are fulfilling their obligations. Health organisations were specifically asked to look at ‘Board Assurance’ around child protection systems, including governance arrangements, leadership, training and staffing and partnership working. 

This declaration will be a key part of the Care Quality Commission Registration for April 2010. 

This document outlines the current position at NHS Kirklees and was formally agreed at the Board on 29th September 2009.  Click here to access this document.