Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and takes its responsibility seriously.

All staff have a duty to uphold our values to be kind, safe and excellent in all they do – putting our patients first, providing safe and effective care, and to be aware of the special attention children and young people (under 18 years of age) should be given while in our care.

As chief executive of the Trust I have board level responsibility for safeguarding children. Our Chief Nurse, Mandie Sunderland, acts on my behalf to ensure that the board is satisfied that all measures are taken to safeguard children in our care.  The Trust has completed an extensive review of its current arrangements for child protection and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.  This review was led by Mandie, considered by the Board and the resulting action plan will ensure that the Trust will be prepared for registration with the Care Quality Commission in April 2010.

Dr Mark Newbold
Chief Executive

You can read our safeguarding children declaration here.