Safeguarding Adults

See: Identifying and Reporting Abuse and Neglect, which is part of the larger Care Act 2014 resource.

Adults

Tel: 020 7527 2299

Email: access.Service@islington.gov.uk

For further information see: Abuse

If you are concerned that an adult is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

Children

Tel: 020 7527 7400

If you wish to make a referral to Children’s Services for a child or family that may need extra help or support, information about how to do this can be found online:

See: Children’s Services Contact Team

If you are concerned that a child is in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, or that a criminal act has taken place you should contact the police by dialing 999.

Our safeguarding procedures are provided in 2 documents, both of which should be regarded:

Together, they set out specifically how the Local Authority works with other organisations in the area, such as the police and the ICB to fulfil the requirements of the Care Act, including how they:

1. Prevent and protect adults at risk from abuse;
2. Empower and support adults to make their own choices;
3. Investigate actual (or suspected) abuse or neglect; and
4. Support adults who are at risk of, or experiencing abuse or neglect.

All safeguarding processes, forms and guidance can be found in the local resource area.