Safeguarding

Safeguarding is about ensuring the protection of the rights of every person to be able to live in safety and free from abuse or neglect.   

We all need to take responsibility for identifying when abuse or neglect may be taking place, so that no person who might need help is missed.  The local authority is responsible for taking action to ensure certain individuals living in their area are protected when they become aware they may be at risk. 

The law says that the local authority must take steps to protect people with care and support needs, who are experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect and who, due to their care and support needs, are not able to protect themselves.  This duty exists whether the local authority has already had any involvement in arranging support for the person or not.    

On this page you will find a selection of resources relevant to this topic. For more information, resources and guidance, why not visit AccessAva? 

Resources

Template Letter SC84: Safeguarding –  Use this letter to raise a safeguarding concern where you believe a person you are supporting is at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect. Call the emergency services if you believe the person to be in immediate danger.

Easy Read ER164: Are you at risk? - This easy read document explains harm and what should you do if you are at risk.