Community practitioner : the journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association
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Migration is a growing phenomenon throughout the world, including in the UK and elsewhere in the EU. This massive movement of peoples has implications for the health of individuals and groups, and therefore for healthcare professionals. ⋯ The wider determinants of their health are often different from those of the settled community and require a different approach from healthcare professionals. An understanding of the background of migrants is essential in order to seek out and attempt to effectively address health needs.
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The case for safeguarding children and child protection training for all staff working in the health services is compelling. This paper examines the legislation and guidance underpinning the statutory status of this training, and offers an insight into integrating the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework into a safeguarding children training strategy for health service employees. The paper identifies what level of training is appropriate for all health staff, including clinical staff, non-clinical staff and volunteers. It further explores the introduction of the strategy within primary care trust, foundation trust and primary care (general practice, dental staff and other commissioned services).