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Can I appeal the decisions that have been made?

Yes, you have the right to appeal the decisions made at the case conference, your child can also appeal if you don't agree with the decision to:

  • register your child's name on the Child Protection Register
     
  • have their name stay on the Child Protection Register
     
  • not to have their name on the Child Protection Register

To appeal, you need to explain in writing that you are unhappy with the decision and that you want to make an appeal.  The Chair of the meeting would have advised where to send your complaint to, if you are unsure, your Social Worker will advise.  Your case will then be reviewed by a Children & Families Service Manager in Social Work Services, who has not been involved in your case before and who doesn't have responsibility for any of the workers involved in your case.  You should receive a written response to your appeal within 28 days of receiving your letter.

If you are unhappy with the decision on appeal, you can request that the case is reviewed by the Head of Service for Children and Family Services.  They will write to you with their decision within 28 days of receipt of your letter.

You also have the right to complain if you are unhappy with the way that professionals have worked with you and/or your child.  Your Social Worker can advise you on the complaints process for the relevant part of the service that you want to complain about.

Speak to someone

Social Care Direct:
0141 287 0555
Request a Children's Service

Police:
101 - non emergency
999 - in an emergency 

Scottish Children's Reporters Administration:
0131 244 2100

Child Line:
0800 11 11

Glasgow & Partners Emergency Social Work Service:
0300 343 1505

Glasgow City Carers Partnership's Carers Information Line
0141 353 6504 or visit yoursupportglasgow

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