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Mama62 · 25/11/2022 13:12

My gp has reported me to social services over what she says is safeguarding issues after I had a mental health review and mentioned dv. I didn't disclose the details and the mental health worker told a gp who has reported it. I have been prescribed antidepressants for possible pnd after loosing my mum 10 days after my youngest was born and my eldest being only 22 months but feel I can't collect the prescription now as it will further look bad on me. All this has done is made me feel like such a bad mum/person and sent my anxiety through the roof awaiting the call from ss. I have complained to the gp practice as i feel my trust has been broken and the gp reporting has jumped to conclusions but the damage has already been done by me opening my mouth. If there was a safeguarding issue the police would've called ss at the time i reported the dv. Is this why so many women dont speak up? Tbh its put me off telling anyone anything again. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What will the ss do? Do I need a lawyer? I can't loose these babies they're the only thing keeping me going!

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Dimpous · 25/11/2022 13:32

Hi, firstly I am sorry you are going through such a tough time. Please do collect your antidepressants, if anything I would say they will be more concerned if you do not take medication as prescribed and it may help your anxiety at this time. Have they referred you to adult social services because they are concerned you need safeguarding or children's social services because they are concerned about the welfare of your children?

Mama62 · 25/11/2022 18:39

Children's social services as far as I'm aware which is utter nonsense as my babies are very well cared for and in no danger whatsoever! I wouldn't mind but if they check they're records my babies have only ever been in when I am concerned over an illness, luckily we've not had any type of accidents yet. I feel like the mental health worker has twisted my words somehow to make the gp report me.

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bluejelly · 25/11/2022 18:43

Sorry to hear... try not to worry. They are there to support you not to take your children away.
Is your partner violent though?

hugznotdrugz · 25/11/2022 18:43

Pick the meds up- it'll look better if you do. Its highly unlikely ss will jump straight to taking your kids off you. However the mh worker and gp have a duty to safeguard- and if children are in a situation were dv occurs then they need to look at that

WorriedandScared93 · 25/11/2022 18:46

What was their reason for reporting you? I'm confused. Myself and I know others who have been to the gp and mental health services for mental health concerns both before and after birth of children.

AssumingDirectControl · 25/11/2022 18:46

Professionals have a duty of care and a duty to report any safeguarding issues. Domestic abuse has a huge impact upon children and if you’ve told them that there’s DV in your home they absolutely do need to report it. You need to be honest about what’s going on and ask for support if you need it, and absolutely do take your medication.

HappyHamsters · 25/11/2022 18:46

Are you safe and away from the dv now, they are there to support you and keep you safe.

WorriedandScared93 · 25/11/2022 18:49

Sorry just see you mentioned DV. Yes they would have to report.

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 25/11/2022 18:49

If you are being abused, if DV is taking place against you then your children are at risk.

They may not be physically harmed but if they become aware of what is happening then psychological harm is possible and is a safeguarding concern.

There is also the possibility that while they are not being physically harmed at the moment, that could change if they are frequently in the presence of someone who is violent.

I am so sorry you're going through this and I hope that social services are able to help you.

Janedoe82 · 25/11/2022 18:52

Work with them. Be honest. If they tell you to go on a protective parenting course go. Do not diminish the DV as that will go against you. Show that you recognise being exposed to DV does to childrens development.

Janedoe82 · 25/11/2022 18:53

Recognise what DV does!
And take the medication!!

Dimpous · 25/11/2022 20:33

Children's services cannot just come in and take your children however as others have said the GP and MH Nurse must report any DV concerns where children are part of the household. It probably should have been reported by the police at the time. Social services will talk with you and offer support, only if you do not engage and they are concerned would they even consider putting the children on a child in need plan. Please take this opportunity to have some support. Take care Flowers

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