Abstract
For many health visitors, the prospect of attending court as a professional witness can be daunting. This article examines how the new Public Law Outline of the Children and Families Act 2014, which came into effect on 22 April 2014, may have an impact on the health visitor. A brief view of the health visitor's role in safeguarding is discussed while outlining some of the current changes in family law that give the health visitor an insight into what happens once a local authority instigates care proceedings. The article offers practical guidelines on how to write a focused and succinct court report, illustrating what happens when a health visitor is called to be a witness in court.
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