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Advice about Social Services

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Clairefay · 23/05/2024 22:11

Hi, I'm looking for some advice or if anyone knows the process SS follows. For context my 11 month old got a hold of my vape that fell out of my pocket as I was sat down next to him. He got it in his mouth before I could get to him and started coughing. I panicked because I know the risks of nicotine poisoning and called 111 who suggested I take him over to the hospital. They also said they would have to flag this as a safeguarding issue. Anyway, hospital checked him over and he was all fine and they were happy and sent us home with no mention of concerns ECT. I've now received a call from SS to discuss what happened and they have said the HV may be in touch and may want to contact my daughter's (7) school to check all is ok. Is this routine? I've never been in trouble in my life and both kids have never had any issues/history of SS before. I'm about to get on a plane to Disney with husband and kids and I'm devastated and worried about this! Any advice appreciated!

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TeaKitten · 23/05/2024 22:21

It’s totally routine, school will presumably say they have no concerns, it’s a standard step and I would try not to worry about it at all. Just welcome the health visitor in and be honest, you have nothing to worry about based on what you’ve said. Enjoy your holiday OP!

Itonlytakesaminute · 23/05/2024 22:23

This is normal as hospitals policy is to report these things. SS have just followed up to confirm and sounds like there is no need for involvement. The HV will also have been alerted by hospital too so they will just check in and give some safety advice.
Don't worry it's standard, enjoy your holiday

Wasywasydoodah · 23/05/2024 22:25

Yep, routine. Don’t worry. They just call round to make sure you’re not doing this kind of thing all the time. Stuff happens to everyone occasionally and they know that. Enjoy your holiday!

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Clairefay · 23/05/2024 22:30

Thanks for your replies, I was panicking that I wouldn't be able to take the kids on holiday or something! And yes, I know stuff happens and I have been kicking myself over it with guilt for not catching it off him in time but this has really been a scary moment for me as never been in this situation before and it's quite daunting to have a call like that. But if course i also understand why they need to do it, was just unsure of process. Thanks all, I'll try to get some sleep now. (6am flight 😩)

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RampantKrampus · 23/05/2024 22:31

You might get a phone call from the HV, you might not. It’s standard for hospitals to share information of any unexpected hospital visit with social care and the health visitors. (Every time a child safeguarding serious case review happens communication and information sharing are flagged as major failings, which is why this is so important. If services don’t speak to one another, the picture of what is going on doesn’t build up. Obviously this isn’t the case for your child but that’s why it is done for everyone - it’s not a judgement on you!)

An accident happened, you acted appropriately. This all they will read.

elliejjtiny · 23/05/2024 22:46

Yes that's normal. It's horrible and scary but it will be ok. Something similar happened to me when ds3 had a bruise on his face when he was about 2 after he launched himself off his bed and hit his cheek on the chest of drawers. Social services talked to the health visitor who confirmed that ds3 had development delay, was learning to walk and was at that "into everything stage".

Basically they will want to find out if it was a one off accident or if you regularly put your children in an unsafe situation.

mollyfolk · 23/05/2024 23:07

I’m in Ireland so might not be 100% relevant. My toddler took some of my contraceptive pill which I had by my bed. But anyway with “poisoning” cases it is standard to be referred to social services or in our case the public health nurse and they basically rang us to suss us out.

It seems fairly standard for this type of accident.

johnd2 · 24/05/2024 00:13

Honestly they report every a and e visit and the health visitor doesn't even know why. They just call up to check everything is ok.

Our son was admitted to hospital with a rare disease and we had a call from health visitor before he was even discharged, but all they know is a visit was logged and no idea whether he's been thrown down the stairs or appendicitis.
Try not to worry and enjoy your break

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