Safeguarding adults - policies and protocols

Please find below current protocols and procedures that guide our work in safeguarding adults in Southwark.

Safeguarding adults: London multi-agency policies and procedures

London Authorities follow the standards set out by the Pan London Adult Safeguarding Editorial Board: London multi-agency policies and procedures to safeguard adults from abuse

Safeguarding adults referral process

The Safeguarding adults referral process describes the processes involved from alerting a safeguarding issue through to investigation

Serious case review protocol

Safeguarding adults serious case review protocol ensures that public interest is best served by the presence of an effective and robust serious case review process.

Information sharing protocol

Safeguarding adults information sharing protocol provides clear guidance on the exchange of sensitive information concerning allegations of abuse

Southwark victim and witness charter

Southwark victim and witness charter outlines the services and the support that victims and witnesses can expect

Whistle-blowing protocol

Safeguarding adults whistle-blowing protocol highlights client interest and the common law 'duty of care' in relation to whistle-blowing

Please contact the safeguarding adults partnership team if you require assistance with, or further information about any of the documents listed above.