The Bruising in Non-mobile Babies Pathway is a protocol that addresses the need for appropriate responses by Health Visitors, Doctors, GPs and other Health Professionals by requiring all professionals to refer bruising in non-mobile children for assessment by a Consultant Paediatrician and Social Care.
Non-mobile children are defined as not yet rolling, crawling, cruising or walking independently or are older children who are not mobile because of a disability. Practitioners should include all children under 6 months.
There is a “Bruising information for parents and carers” leaflet explaining the pathway of care for parents and carers and Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership have produced a short animation film for practitioners.
Local resources
- Bruising on Non-Mobile Children Protocol.docx (opens in Tri-x) (see ‘Child Protection’ folder)
- Bruising on Non-Mobile Children Protocol – leaflet for parents and carers.pdf (open in Tri-x) (see ‘Child Protection’ folder)