Safeguarding Adults

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

Adults

Members of the public:

Tel: 01305 221 016 (office hours)

Tel: 01305 858 250 (outside office hours)

External agency or professionals:

Email: Dorsetadultsafeguarding@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Dorset Council adult social care practitioners:

Use the online portal linked to Mosaic.

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

Members of the public:

Tel: 01305 228 866

Professionals (external and internal):

Tel: 01305 228 558

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.

Together, our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Policy and Procedures 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.

See: Safeguarding Adults Procedures.

A range of safeguarding processes, forms, and guidance can be found

A range of safeguarding guidance and resources can be found on the Dorset Safeguarding Adults Board website.

See: Supporting the workforce.

Further information may also be available in the Local Resources area.