Safeguarding Adults

See: Identifying and Reporting Abuse and Neglect, which is part of the larger Care Act 2014 resource.

Adults

If you are already working with a person when a safeguarding concern arises, you should load the safeguarding concern on Liquid Logic, notify your manager and, if in agreement assign to yourself to triage.

In all other circumstances, concerns should be raised as follows:

Tel: 0300 123 5010 (8.30am to 5pm Mon – Thurs and 8.30am to 4.30pm Fri)

Tel: 0300 123 5022 (outside office hours)

Online: Safeguarding Adults at Risk

If you are concerned that an adult is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

Children

You can phone ChECS on 0300 123 5012 (option 3, option 2) or raise the concern using the online referral forms.

See: Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS).

If you are concerned that a child is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

Our multi-agency safeguarding adults policies and procedures set out specifically how the Local Authority works with other organisations in the area, such as the police and the ICB to fulfil the requirements of the Care Act, including how they:

1. Prevent and protect adults at risk from abuse;
2. Empower and support adults to make their own choices;
3. Investigate actual (or suspected) abuse or neglect; and
4. Support adults who are at risk of, or experiencing abuse or neglect.

See: Policies and procedures.

There is a range of guidance available on the Safeguarding Adults Board website.

See: Information for professionals.

Resources can also be found in the Local Resources area.