Foster Carer Specific Incident

 Any serious incident should always be reported to the Child/ Young Person's Social Worker, and their Supervising Social Worker as soon as possible. Initially, this can be done by telephone, but should always be confirmed by completion of a Specific Incident Form.

If appropriate the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) can be contacted on 0300-303-8875 .

It is the responsibility of all Foster Carers to report any specific incident which might occur in respect of every Child/ Young Person who is placed with them. A report should also be made if the specific incident, concerning any Child/ Young Person who is accommodated by the Local Authority, comes to the attention of a Foster Carer. Concerns which need to be reported include:

• any illness/ injury which requires medical treatment
• self harm
• substance and alcohol misuse
• missing from home
• theft
• criminal damage
• involvement in criminal activity
• bullying (bullying or being bullied)
• incidents of physical restraint
• any other significant issues