Our approach
- Promote dignity, choice, privacy and respect.
- Recognise signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation and poor practice.
- Record concerns accurately and escalate without delay.
- Work with local authority safeguarding procedures and other professionals.
- Support staff training, supervision and accountability.
Safeguarding pathway
Recognise
Listen to people and notice signs of harm, distress, neglect or poor practice.
Record
Write concerns clearly, factually and promptly.
Report
Escalate concerns through the appropriate safeguarding or emergency route.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999. For non-emergency safeguarding concerns, contact the relevant local authority adult safeguarding team.