What is Pan London safeguarding?
The pan London Safeguarding Children Board seeks to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children in London by: Supporting organisations working with children in London to meet their statutory responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children .
What is the Local Multi Agency safeguarding adults Policy and Procedures?
The Joint Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures are underpinned by a commitment to being person led and outcome focused, upholding the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal, including sharing learning, expertise, and to develop best practice across a wider region to the benefit of adults at risk …
Who is responsible for reporting concerns about adult abuse and neglect?
Where there is a concern about abuse or neglect, the local authority is responsible for ensuring necessary enquiries are made. These enable it to decide whether action should be taken in the adult’s case and if so, what and by whom (section 42(2) of the Act).
What is the recommended time frame for taking action in the safeguarding assessment strategy?
9.4 Timeliness & risk Managing immediate risks- Some adult safeguarding concerns will require an immediate response to safeguard the adult. As an indicative timescale, an assessment of immediate risks and action needed should be undertaken within 48 hours of receiving the adult safeguarding concern.
What is adult safeguarding?
Safeguarding adults means. protecting a person’s right to live. in safety, free from abuse and. neglect.
Which agencies are involved in safeguarding adults?
The Department of Health and Social Care is responsible for government policy and legislation on safeguarding adults at risk.
Where can you obtain local safeguarding adults support and guidance from?
∎ Social services: the adults’ services department of your local authority will be able to provide advice and support on safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals.
What are the procedures for safeguarding?
Safeguarding Policies should: Demonstrate ownership of the safeguarding agenda. Maintain and review a record of concerns. Follow safe recruitment procedures, including DBS checks (by the Disclosure and Barring Service) Maintain safe premises and equipment, inside and out.
What are the stages of the safeguarding process?
CONTENTS
- 6.1 Acting to protect the adult and deal with immediate needs.
- 6.2 Responding to an adult who is making a disclosure.
- 6.3 Reporting to line manager.
- 6.4 Taking immediate management action to identify and address the risk.
- 6.5 Supporting immediate needs.
- 6.6 Speaking to the adult.
- 6.7 Recording.