Support and information forum (SAIF) launched
SAIF is a secure, dedicated, web-based discussion forum exclusively for named and designated health professionals which has been developed by the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) in partnership with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of GPs, Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Midwives. Membership of the forum is through individual application with validation by Chief Executives of employing NHS organisations.
The intention is for members to take ownership of the site and drive its development in a direction that will best serve their needs This can only occur once the site is operational but to enable initiation some parts of the site have been created including areas:
- Signposting to national legislation, policy and consultation with discussion area to share of good practice
- A forum for sharing information and discussion of safeguarding issues and cases
- Posting and discussing literature - newly published, useful or contentious etc
- Advertising meetings, conferences, local or regional groups.
A further area of the site is planned where complex cases can be discussed by members involved in direct clinical management. It is anticipated that this area will be able to support clinical images and be supported by a specialist professional advisory group to ensure the expertise of those who are expert within the area but not Designated or Named professionals.
For further information please see the links section of the children and young people's community.