
Safeguarding Adults at Risk
We are committed to preventing abuse and neglect and to responding quickly and proportionately to concerns. Our policy aligns with the Care Act 2014 and local Safeguarding Adults Board procedures.
If you believe someone is at immediate risk, call 999.
What this policy covers
- Recognising abuse, neglect and self-neglect
- Raising and reporting concerns (“See it, say it”)
- Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP)
- Roles and responsibilities (staff, managers, partners)
- Information sharing & confidentiality
- Training, supervision and learning
How to raise a safeguarding concern
1) Ensure immediate safety. 2) Inform the on-call/manager without delay. 3) Record facts in the care record. 4) Report to the Local Authority via the Safeguarding Adults procedures. 5) Notify CQC where required.
Types of abuse (summary)
- Physical, domestic, sexual, psychological, financial
- Modern slavery, discriminatory, organisational
- Neglect & acts of omission, self-neglect