Policy and Procedures
The introduction of the Care Act 2014 put adult safeguarding on a statutory footing for the first time, embracing the principle that the ‘person knows best’. It laid the foundation for change in the way that care and support is provided to adults, encouraging greater self-determination, so people maintain independence and have real choice.
There is an emphasis on working with adults at risk of abuse and neglect to have greater control in their lives to both prevent abuse and neglect from happening, and to give meaningful options for dealing with it should it occur.
For professionals who work in Care & Support settings the Care Act provides clearer guidance, and supports pathways to working in an integrated way, breaking down barriers between organisations.
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), NHS London, the Metropolitan Police, and the London Clinical Commissioning Council have produced London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Policy & Procedures Lewisham Safeguarding Adults Board follows these procedures.
LSAB Adult Safeguarding Single Agency Policy and Procedure Template
This good practice template can be used and modified by any agency. The template outlines the sections that need to be inserted by the agency to include their individual procedures, details and arrangements.
Download Single Agency Policy and Procedures Template (for use by any agency) January 2023
Self-Neglect and Hoarding Multi-Agency Policy, Practice Guidance and Toolkit from the LSAB
Read our policy and practice guidance on self-neglect and hoarding.
Lewisham Modern Slavery Partnership and Victim Care Pathway
Lewisham Modern Slavery Partnership Strategy (Oct 2022)
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking 7 Minute Briefing
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking 7 Minute Briefing
LSAB Guidance for Reporting Medication Incidents as Adult Safeguarding Concerns Jan 2022
Guidance for Falls Events as Adult Safeguarding Concerns -
Guidance for Falls Events as Adult Safeguarding Concerns (Jan 2023)
Inter-Agency Escalation Policy -
Inter-Agency Escalation Policy (July 2023)
LSAB Guidance on Improving our Approach to Adult and Family Engagement
This guidance provides information on Adopting a Trauma Informed Approach, Understanding the Barriers to Seeking Help, Engagement Principles and Methods that can be Used for Engagement.