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Child mental health
Which illnesses do parents commonly fake in their children
Randomword6 · 22/04/2020 17:10
I don't mean to be triggering, but am worried about a child I know. I have searched online, but there isn't much specific information. And just to be clear I won't jump to conclusions.
00100001 · 22/04/2020 17:15
report your concerns to the child's school and the safeguarding lead.... assuming they are of school age?
Tableclothing · 22/04/2020 17:16
If you think a child is a victim of fabricated or induced illness (FII) then you should report your concerns to social services, and absolutely do not confront the person you think is responsible.
Wolfiefan · 22/04/2020 17:18
I agree with PP. If you have genuine reason to be concerned then report.
Dyrne · 22/04/2020 17:34
Please do not try and investigate this yourself. Report it to either the child’s school or social services.
Randomword6 · 22/04/2020 18:51
Thanks for the advice. No school atm will get on it once they're back.
loutypips · 22/04/2020 18:53
Schools will still have a safeguarding lead, even if they are wfh. They will be able to follow things up even at the moment. Probably even more so now, as more children are at risk at home unfortunately.
icklekid · 22/04/2020 18:53
Most schools are open even if not for that child they still have to make sure the children in their care are safe... in Nottinghamshire we have a multi-agency service number to call if you search you local authority and mash you should get a number to ring
AnotherMurkyDay · 22/04/2020 18:54
What makes you think these parents are fabricating an illness?
Veterinari · 22/04/2020 19:06
You can also discuss confidentially with NSPCC or report to social services
Wolfiefan · 22/04/2020 20:21
The child may not be going to school but teachers are still working and still have a duty of care.
Selfsettling3 · 22/04/2020 20:23
It’s not appropriate to contact school this is an issue for social services who would obviously inform school as part of their investigation.
Tableclothing · 22/04/2020 21:27
If you think a child is at risk don't wait until schools go back to do something! Contact social services tomorrow (assuming you don't believe the child to be at immediate risk of harm, in which case you should call now and speak to out of hours team) and tell them what you know.
BuffaloCauliflower · 22/04/2020 21:28
Social services are still working. Contact them if you have concerns
SweepTheHalls · 22/04/2020 21:29
Schools are completely open and available for safeguarding concerns. Please report.
slipperywhensparticus · 22/04/2020 21:31
Faking an illness? In what way? My ex husband believes there is nothing wrong with our son but the school and myself disagree so its rare to get a real case of faked illness in a school age child
RedRed9 · 22/04/2020 21:31
School safeguarding is absolutely still up and running. And actually working harder than ever to try and ensure no one falls through the gaps!
QuinceSavedMyLife · 22/04/2020 21:54
I was just reading about this yesterday as I've got family in Brixham and remembered them mentioning this so looked it up www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk/2010/jan/22/mother-jailed-boy-fake-illness
Randomword6 · 26/04/2020 01:10
I didn't realise schools were still regarded as having duty of care. I will phone them next week.
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