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Call from the health visitor as a result of court proceedings..

4 replies

Plentiful909989 · 02/09/2021 18:44

Not sure what just happened. Family court proceedings ongoing, severe domestic violence, no contact with my daughters father at all.. My daughters health visitors team called me asking for an urgent call back, they said somewhere or someone had referred to them from the court as domestic violence incidents were reported and they believed us to be at risk. They strongly recommend I get further legal advice from my solicitor regarding current contact, which is supervised. There's been multiple referrals to children's services by different agencies regarding my daughter and her being traumatised. Not sure if the call from the health visiting team is a standard thing they do when there's domestic abuse involved? They've booked a urgent home visit to us.
Should I be worried that they don't think I'm safeguarding her?. Not sure what to think.
Sorry to post here, just needed advice.

OP posts:
User5827372728 · 02/09/2021 19:10

Mine called recently as I had to take my youngest to a&e.

I think it’s standard procedure to check in and ensure child is safe.

I wouldn’t worry

ScaredOfDinosaurs · 02/09/2021 19:56

Their job is to ensure that your kid is safe. Please don't be scared, if you are safeguarding her properly and following court agreements etc it will be OK.

Your best approach is to engage with them honestly and bounce everything off your solicitor if unsure.

Queenie6655 · 02/09/2021 19:59

They are looking out for you both
Don't be afraid

As long as you are honest and stay well away

Pinkyxx · 02/09/2021 23:15

It's a standard response to domestic violence. In the same situation, I was also contacted by the DV arm of children's services. They want to ensure you & your child are ok and will no doubt signpost to local services to support you both (if this hasn't already been done).

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