LAMI-21
Response
Historic
AI-assessed
Require written confirmation of child welfare referrals to social services within 48 hours
Recommendation
When a professional makes a referral to social services concerning the well-being of a child, the fact of that referral must be confirmed in writing by the referrer within 48 hours.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' guidance, it requires that professional referrals concerning a child's well-being are confirmed in writing by the referrer, typically within 48 hours. According to the guidance, this ensures a clear record of the referral and the concerns raised.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic
Response
HistoricNo government response recorded.
Recommendation age
23.2 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates