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Safeguarding adults procedure: an overview

Gloucestershire Adult Safeguarding Procedures - Overview (PDF, 379.2 KB)

Making a Safeguarding Adults Referral

Professionals reporting safeguarding concerns about an adult with care and support needs should complete the Safeguarding Adults Referral Form, which can be found using the following link:

 

Safeguarding Concern

  • identification of abuse or neglect
  • immediate safety needs are meet
  • concern is referred into the local safeguarding process

Concern Decision-Making

  • check actions taken to address immediate risks
  • checks made and additional information gathered
  • share information
  • provision of information and advice
  • decision made whether Care Act s42 Duty of Enquiry triggered

Safeguarding Enquiry

  • gain views, consent and desired outcomes of adult
  • duty to refer to advocate if required (Care Act s68)
  • agree what enquiries are needed and who will do this
  • risk assess and plan interim safeguarding plan
  • make enquiries or cause them to be made
  • identify what actions should be taken in the adults case
  • the enquiries made and actions taken are lawful and proportionate

Safeguarding Plan

  • plan is person centred and outcome focused
  • plan is proportionate and least restrictive
  • timescales for review and monitoring of plan are agreed
  • all involved are clear about their roles and responsibilities