Frequently asked
questions…..
If you
have a general question about Adult Safeguarding please e-mail
Wendy Winchester with your
question and the answer will be published on this
page
What is the difference
between an Adult Safeguarding referral and a welfare
referral?
An Adult Safeguarding referral is made to
report an abuse of a vulnerable
adult.
referral form A welfare referral
is where the person may be in need of services from Adult and
Community Services but has NOT been a victim of abuse. If in
doubt please contact an Adult Safeguarding Manager for
advice contacts
page
If I make a
referral will the Police take over?
No - they will work at your
pace
What should I do if
I am in doubt about whether to make a
referral
Call an Adult Safeguarding
Manager for
advice
click here for contact
details
What should I do if
I think someone is being abused?
Discuss with your line manager. Make sure that you
share your concern with someone.
How do I make a safegurding referral?
Complete a referral form,
go to our referral form page or
call Customer First (number on the referral form
page).
What is abuse?
A
buse will include all forms of harm and
mistreatment. It is a violation of an individual’s human or civil
rights by any other person or persons. It is a single or
repeated act or omission, occurring within a personal or other
close relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which
causes harm to a vulnerable
adult.
What does the term vulnerable adult mean?
The adults covered by the Suffolk Adult
Safeguarding policy and procedures are all those within
Suffolk who are over 18 years of age, and who are, or may be, in
need of community care services. For example: People with a
mental health problem or mental illness (including dementia),
People with a physical disability, People with drug and
alcohol related problems, People with sensory
impairment. People with a learning difficulty. People
who have a physical illness. People with an acquired brain
injury. People who are frail.
Family carers
providing assistance for a vulnerable
person
Where can I
find out about training
opportunities?
Adult Safeguarding training opportunities, including
our new e-learning programe, are advertised on the Training page of
this
website.
Go to the training
page
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Wendy
Winchesterto
report.