Mental & Physical Health

All concerns related to a child's emotional, psychological, or bodily well-being. It includes conditions like anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, unexplained injuries, and physical health.

Academic Pressure

Significant stress or strain experienced by a child or young person related to their schoolwork, exams, or educational performance, potentially impacting their mental health or well-being.

Anxiety

A state of worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an event or something with an uncertain outcome. In a child, severe anxiety can manifest as panic attacks, social withdrawal, or school refusal.

Eating Disorder

A range of conditions characterised by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health (e.g., anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder).

Fabricated/Induced Illness

A form of child abuse where a parent or carer exaggerates or deliberately causes symptoms of illness in a child.

Gender Identity

A person's internal sense of being male, female, both, neither, or somewhere else along the gender spectrum. Concerns relate to support, discrimination, or mental health impacts related to identity.

Intimate Care

Assistance provided to a child with personal bodily needs, such as toileting, washing, and dressing. Concerns might arise regarding appropriate boundaries, privacy, or safety during intimate care.

Low Mood

A prolonged feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or lack of interest in activities, often a symptom of depression.

Mental Health - Child and Young Person

Any concern related to a child or young person's emotional, psychological, or social well-being, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, or suicidal ideation.

Self Neglect

A person's failure to care for their own personal hygiene, health, or surroundings, which can put them at risk, particularly if they are a child or vulnerable adult.

Self-Harm

Intentional damage to one's own body, often as a way of coping with intense emotional pain, rather than with suicidal intent.

Sexual and Gender Identity

Broader concerns related to a child's developing understanding and expression of their sexuality and gender, including issues of acceptance, discrimination, and mental health.

Suicidal Thoughts

A child or young person having thoughts about ending their own life, which is a serious mental health concern requiring immediate support.

Suicide

The act of intentionally causing one's own death. This category would be used in the event of a completed suicide.

Suicide Attempt

A non-fatal, self-directed, potentially injurious behaviour with an intent to die as a result of the behaviour.

Suicide Threat

A verbal or non-verbal expression of intent to commit suicide.

Self Harm - Threat

A verbal or non-verbal expression of intent to intentionally cause oneself physical harm.

Medical Condition

A diagnosed health issue or illness affecting a child. Concerns relate to proper management, impact on daily life, or potential neglect of medical needs.

Physical Health - Child and Young Person

Any concern related to a child or young person's bodily health, including acute illnesses, chronic conditions, or unexplained symptoms.

Toileting Issues

Concerns related to a child's ability to control their bladder or bowels (e.g., bedwetting, soiling), which can have physical or emotional causes and may be a sign of neglect or stress.

Weight - Overweight

A child's body weight being significantly higher than what is considered healthy for their age, height, and gender. Concerns relate to physical health risks (e.g., diabetes, heart disease) and potential emotional impacts.

Weight - Underweight

A child's body weight being significantly lower than what is considered healthy for their age, height, and gender. Concerns relate to malnutrition, underlying medical conditions, or eating disorders.