Child Protection Liaison and Safeguarding Group

The Child Protection Liaison and Safeguarding Group (CPLG) is a multi-agency forum that meets on a monthly basis. Its main aim is to review and improve joint working practice in respect of inter-agency Child Protection processes; including analysis of examples of operational practice within the context of Child Protection enquiries and investigations. The CPLG also acts as an additional quality assurance and audit mechanism on behalf of the LSCB.

The core membership includes representatives from the following agencies:

• Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust

• Children’s Social Care

• Children's Development and Disability Team

• Field Social Work Service

• Independent Reviewing Team

• PCT and GP representative

• Sussex Community NHS Trust.

• Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

• Sussex Police

• Witness Support

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