How do I report safeguarding vulnerable adults?
talk to professionals such as a GP or social worker about your concerns, or ask to speak to your local council’s adult safeguarding team or co-ordinator. call the Hourglass helpline on 0808 808 8141 for advice.
Who do you contact with a safeguarding concern?
This could be a friend, a teacher, a family member, a social worker, a doctor or healthcare professional, a police officer or someone else that you trust. Ask them to help you report it.
How do you report a vulnerable person to social services?
Contact the First Response Team (adult social services):
- Telephone: 020 8489 1400.
- Email: [email protected].
Where can I get local safeguarding adults support and guidance?
∎ Social services: the adults’ services department of your local authority will be able to provide advice and support on safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals.
When should you report a safeguarding concern?
An evaluation of the risk of harm to the adult must take place on the same day as the concern is identified. Adult safeguarding concerns should be reported to the Adult Helpdesk without delay. The indicative timescale for reporting the concern is within the same working day.
Where do I report safeguarding issues?
Please call the 24 hour Safeguarding helpline on 0203 373 0440….If you want to:
- Report abuse.
- Find out more information.
- Raise a concern because you are worried about an adult at risk of abuse or neglect.
When would you involve the police in keeping someone safe?
This should be used if: – There is a danger to life or • – Risk of serious injury or • – A serious crime is in progress or about to happen. Any member of staff witnessing such an incident should be empowered to dial 999 as they will be able to give the most accurate account of the incident.
What can you do if social care decide not to get involved in safeguarding?
Challenging a decision
- Complain to the local authority by writing a letter.
- Complain to the Local Government Ombudsman.
- Ask a solicitor for help.
- Contact your MP to alert them to the problem you are having.
Where can I get extra information about safeguarding adults?
You can find them by contacting your local safeguarding board who will have a set of policies and procedures as guided by the Care Act. Think about how these policies and procedures are relevant to your service. You can also contact them for advice or support.
Who does the CARE Act apply to?
The Care Act 2014. The Care Act 2014 came into effect from 1 April 2015 and is all about adults with care and support needs and those who care for them.
What may abuse of an adult at risk consist of?
Abuse includes: Physical abuse – including assault hitting, slapping, pushing, misuse of medication, restraint or inappropriate physical sanctions. Sexual abuse – including rape and sexual assault or sexual acts to which the adult has not consented or was pressured into consenting.