Safeguarding Adults

Question 1

Which Adults do Safeguarding duties apply to according to the
Care Act 2014

Answer 1

1/ those needing care and support
2/ those experiencing/ at risk from abuse or neglect
3/ those in need of care unable to protect themselves from abuse or neglect

Question 2

Who is the Welfare Concern (serious Outstanding Risk) procedure open to.

Answer 2

Those in need of help from Social Services Department but don’t meet safeguarding criteria

Eg Self neglect… such as hoarding, clutter image rating 5+

Question 3

What actions for someone disclosing abuse to you

Answer 3

1/ Listen, allow them to speak freely
2/ ask who, when, where. Don’t push, don’t offer suggestions
3/ no leading Qs 4/ don’t investigate or jump to conclusions 5/ don’t promise to keep secrets6/ if poss, ask for consent to share details 7/ Make records, quote victims exact words

Question 4

Safeguarding concern to be raised even if police doing it too or LFB already done one. With whom must this be raised and when.

Answer 4

• Local Borough Commander, or OOD.
• Within 4 hrs if immediate risk
• 24 hrs otherwise

• process should be started and action taken immediately in all cases.

Question 5

When should consent for raising safeguarding issues NOT be sought

Answer 5

1/ puts persist increased risk
2/ would hamper investigation of a crime
3/ May lead to unjustified delay in raising referrals

Question 6

What actions if concerned person is in immediate danger.

Answer 6

• 2 Ffs to stay with person
• Call LAS if needed
• Call Police