There must be NO DELAY in making the referral
and it should be made before the end of your
shift/working day. In an emergency, the referral
can be made over the telephone but must then be
confirmed in writing on the Inter-agency Referral
Form within 48 hours.
If you suspect a child is being abused, you have 48 hours in
which to refer them to Social Services?
Please select True or False below
