July 2019: The Elder Abuse Posters and Safeguarding Leaflets sections were added, and the Mental Capacity Leaflets section was renamed.

Forms

MARAC Referral Form

Record of Actions taken to make a Best Interests Decision (MCA 2)

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Referral Form

South Tyneside Safeguarding Adult Review Referral Form

Safeguarding Leaflets

Financial Abuse Support Leaflet (Elder Abuse Organisation)

Free Guides for Later Life (Independent Age)

Lets Talk about Adult Social Care (South Tyneside)

Safeguarding: Keeping you Safe from Abuse and Neglect (Easy Read – South Tyneside)

Stop and Watch (North Cumbria Health and Care System)

Safeguarding Posters

Do you Know the Signs of Abuse and Neglect?

Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility – ‘Ryan says his carer hits him when he’s being difficult.’

Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility – ‘Mary gave her neighbour her trust. They just took advantage.’

Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility – ‘Michael’s son takes his money. He tells Michael he needs it. Michael is afraid and doesn’t know what to do.’

Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility – ‘Dawn has been hiding the bruises for years. It’s never too late. Abuse ignores age.’

Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility – ‘Peter’s health needs are being neglected by those who should care.’

Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility – ‘Before John’s wife died, he looked a lot happier.’

Safeguarding adults at risk in South Tyneside – blue version

Safeguarding adults at risk in South Tyneside – orange version

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2 (South Tyneside)

Stop and Watch (North Cumbria Health and Care System)

Mental Capacity Leaflets

Caring for people who can’t make decisions for themselves: A brief guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (information for the public – South Tyneside Council)

Caring for people who can’t make decisions for themselves: A brief guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards for social and health care staff (South Tyneside Council)

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and You: Easy Read (Department of Health and Social Care)

Mental Capacity Act: Easy Read Summary (Department of Health and Social Care)