SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS...
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Important Information:The Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Safeguarding Adults Board works with partner agencies across the BCP Council area. Many of these agencies are currently occupied with the ever-changing challenges brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Below are links to guidance from the UK government, the NHS and BCP Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/News/News-Features/COVID19/Corona-Virus-Covid-19-news-releases-and-updates.aspx The Safeguarding Adults Board remains open but some of our business is impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. You can still contact us at bcpsafeguardingadultsboard@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or leave a message on 01202 261015. Please bear with us during this time if there is a delay in responding to you. Information on how to report abuse is under the ‘Contact Us’ section of this website. Welcome to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adults Board (BCPSAB)On our website you can find out what to do if you suspect abuse, how to report abuse and who to contact if you are concerned about an adult or your own well-being. You can also find out about who we are and what we do to make a difference in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
If you have any questions, comments or useful information you think we could share, contact us and help us update and improve our information for you. Please remember - safeguarding is everybody's business. FAQ'sBelow are the most frequently asked questions.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us directly.
Q. What does adult safeguarding mean?If you believe that someone is being abused contact Adult Social Care or the Police. Adult Social Care and the Police will then coordinate investigations into alleged abuse.
Contact as soon as possible:
Out of Hours Service
Q. Who is a vulnerable adult – or adult at risk of harm or abuse?An adult at risk of harm or abuse is any person who:
Q. What happens next if I contact Adult Social Care or the Police because I think an adult is at risk or being harmed?If you contact Adult Social Care, you will be asked for relevant information about the person you are concerned for. You will be asked what you heard or saw. Information will then be shared on a “need to know” basis, but you will be kept informed about who has to be told - for example, the Police if a crime may have been committed.
Together all the relevant agencies will work with the person who may be being abused, to establish what has happened, and what action the person would like to be taken next. Work will also be done with the alleged abuser, and different options will be explored which will prevent, reduce or stop further abuse from happening. If you report abuse to us we:
Break the silence. Contact Adult Social Care or the Police; you will be listened to and given advice about what to do. Q. How do I recognise abuse?Abuse can take many forms:
More information can be found on pages 7 and 8 of the Multi-Agency Procedures below: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Policy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Procedures Multi-Agency Self-Neglect and Hoarding Guidance Q. Where do I find the Annual Report or the Business Plan of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adult Board?Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adult Board (BCPSAB) have produced the following documents
BPSAB Annual Report 2018-19 BPDSAB Business Plan 2018-2021 BCPDSAB Joint Business Plan 2019-2020 Q. What can you do if you think or know that someone over 18 years old is being abused or harmed? Who should you contact?If you believe that someone is being abused contact Adult Social Care or the Police. Adult Social Care and the Police will then coordinate investigations into alleged abuse.
Contact as soon as possible:
Out of Hours Service
Q. Where do I find the multi-agency procedure about safeguarding? Is there a summary?Multi agency guidelines for organisations and practitioners have been agreed by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Safeguarding Adults Board (BCPSAB). The BCPSAB represents the key Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole organisations, which includes Adult Social Care, the Police and health. The BCPSAB is committed to safeguarding adults and ensures that organisations work in partnership.
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Policy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Procedures Multi-Agency Self-Neglect and Hoarding Guidance Q. I am worried about my neighbour. I think he or she is at risk. Who should I contact?If you believe that someone is being abused contact Adult Social Care or the Police. Adult Social Care and the Police will then coordinate investigations into alleged abuse.
Contact as soon as possible:
Out of Hours Service
Q. I am worried that a vulnerable adult is being harmed where I work and no one is doing anything about it. What can I do? Will I lose my job if I tell anyone?If you see harm or abuse happening when you are an employee or a visitor, you must report it. If you don’t, no one else may and the harm may continue.
The well-being of the adult comes first and every employee has a common law ‘duty of care’ which means they have a responsibility to:
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Policy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Procedures Multi-Agency Self-Neglect and Hoarding Guidance If you are worried action may be taken against you by your employer, you are protected so long as you are making the disclosure in good faith, reasonably believe that the information is substantially true, not acting for personal gain and you are acting reasonably taking into account the circumstances. |