Contents:

Section 1:   Introduction

• The Purpose of the Procedure
• Legal Background
• Values

Section 2:   Definitions

• Who is a vulnerable adult?
• Different forms of abuse

Section 3:   Agencies, Roles and Responsibilities 

• Relevant Local Agencies
• Roles of Member Agencies
• Responsibilities of Member Agencies

Section 4:   Safeguarding Adults Procedure

• Stage 1         Alert
• Stage 2         Referral
• Stage 3         Decision
• Stage 4         Sefeguarding Strategy
• Stage 5         Safeguarding Assessment
• Stage 6         Safeguarding Plan   
• Stage 7         Safeguarding Review 

Section 5:   Standards

• Who else needs to be informed?
• Who undertakes the investigation?
• Standards for inter agency cooperation
• Information sharing standards
• Confidentiality
• Where a crime may have been committed

Section 6:   Appendices: 

Appendix 1 - Useful Numbers

Appendix 2 - The Inter Agency Data Collection Form (see right for attachment)

Appendix 3 - When to Notify the Police

Appendix 4 - Advice to Staff First on the Scene of a Suspected Assault

Appendix 5 - Responsibilities of the Vulnerable Adults Inter Agency Management Group

Appendix 6 - The National Assistance Act 1948 Sec 47