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Sets out government policy on safeguarding vulnerable adults, including a statement of principles for use by local authorities.
Find out how the Office of the Public Guardian protects adults at risk from abuse or neglect.
Find out about the Office of the Public Guardian's policy on protecting adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
These documents remind health services of their duties to safeguard adults.
Guidelines for prisons on protecting and safeguarding adult prisoners from abuse and neglect.
Number and type of safeguarding concerns and safeguarding enquiries conducted by local authorities
What to do to protect people who come into contact with your charity through its work from abuse or mistreatment.
Report of Adult Safeguarding concerns and enquiries.
Summary report of adult safeguarding enquiries, concerns and outcomes.
How to respond to individuals at risk of developing pressure ulcers, prevent harm where they occur and raise a safeguarding concern.
Chapter 14.
Summary report of adult safeguarding enquiries and concerns
2016/17 summary report of adult safeguarding enquiries and concerns. Experimental statistics.
A joint, independent briefing setting out the importance of practice principles integral to safeguarding adults. This is to make sure statutory responses are informed by a consistent person-centred approach.
Information for voluntary and community sector organisations (VCS) looking to responsibly make matches between sponsors and guests as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
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