Safeguarding Adults
Use the links below to access sections of the Care Act 2014 resource for information about the legal requirements of all safeguarding under the Act.
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: Support for Abuse and Safeguarding Concerns
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:
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London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedures |
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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:
- Prevent and protect adults at risk from abuse;
- Empower and support adults to make their own choices;
- Investigate actual (or suspected) abuse or neglect; and
- 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.
In line with the Care Act 2014, Islington has a Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB).
See the Safeguarding Adults Board section of The Care Act 2014 and find out more about:
- The aim of Safeguarding Adults Boards;
- Their role and statutory duties;
- When boards must carry out a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR).
For further information about our Board, see Islington Safeguarding Adults Board.
Last Updated: November 11, 2024
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