Safeguarding Adults

See: Identifying and Reporting Abuse and Neglect, which is part of the larger Care Act 2014 resource.

If you are concerned that an adult or child is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

Adults

Members of the public, external organisations and professionals should let us know if they are worried or concerned about an adult who:

1. Is experiencing or is at risk of abuse or neglect; and
2. Is unable to protect themselves from abuse or neglect

You can tell us about your concern by filling out our online form.

See: Adult Safeguarding Form

Professionals should also refer to the Referral Prompt Sheet to support them when making a referral.

See: Referral Prompt Sheet

If you are unable to access the online form or need to seek advice, use the contact details below.

Tel: 0300 500 80 80 (office hours)

Tel: 0300 456 4546 (Duty Team-5.30pm-8am Monday to Thursday; 4.30pm Friday to 8am Monday and during bank holidays)

Note: Professionals unable to access the online form or needing advice should call 0300 500 80 90 (office hours only).

For more information about Safeguarding Adults see: Safeguarding Adults-Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.

Information about other organisations that can give safeguarding advice can be found in the Local Resources.

Adolescents and young adults

Information about Transitional Safeguarding provides guidance when working with adolescents and young adults see: Transitional Safeguarding.

Children

Information about safeguarding children, including how to make a referral can be found on our website.

See: Report a new concern about a child

If you are concerned that a child is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

See: Procedure and guidance.

They set out specifically how the Local Authority works with other organisations in the area, such as the police and the ICB to fulfil the requirements of the Care Act, including how they:

1. Prevent and protect adults at risk from abuse;
2. Empower and support adults to make their own choices;
3. Investigate actual (or suspected) abuse or neglect; and
4. Support adults who are at risk of, or experiencing abuse or neglect.

All safeguarding processes, forms and guidance can be found in the Safeguarding section of the local resource area.