This section sets out the different stages of the safeguarding enquiry process, where there are concerns about an adult who is at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect. It also includes supplementary information.
- 5.1 Adult Safeguarding Process: Overview
- 5.2 Stage 1: Concerns
- 5.3 Stage 2: Enquiry
- 5.4 Stage 3: Plan / Review
- 5.5 Stage 4: Close Process
5.1 Supporting Information
- 5.1.1 Adult Social Care and Commissioning Safeguarding Handbook
- 5.1.2 Gaining Access
- 5.1.3 Consent in Safeguarding Enquiries
- 5.1.4 Supporting Adults Living with Dementia through Safeguarding Processes
- 5.1.5 Out of Area Safeguarding Adults Arrangements
- 5.1.6 Protecting Property of Adults being Cared for away from Home, including Pets
- 5.1.7 Supporting Adults through Criminal Justice Processes
- 5.1.8 Sharing Concerns with Adult Social Care Out of Hours
- 5.1.9 Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court
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