Safeguarding Adults

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

Adults

To raise a concern about an adult:

Tel: 0800 561 0015 (at any time)
Minicom: 01782 236037

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

Children

To raise a concern about a child:

Tel: 01782 235100 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm)
Tel: 01782 234234 (outside of office hours)

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: Section 42 – Adult Safeguarding Enquiry Procedures.

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.

A range of safeguarding processes and guidance can be found on the SSASPB website.

See: SSASPB policy, process and guidance.

Information can also be found in the Local Resource area.