Aims
To brief Councillors on their responsibilities relating to Adult Safeguarding and what to do if Councillors think an adult may be at risk of harm or neglect; useful resources are provided below:
Useful resources
Councillor briefing 2015 - safeguarding adults [PDF, 174KB]
- Local Government Association (LGA) Safeguarding Resources
- Local Government Association (LGA ) Must Know: Online harms
Other information
Plymouth Safeguarding Adults Partnership run a multi-agency course for anyone who comes into content with adults who may be at risk. The course is free to attend and covers the following issues:
- What is abuse?
- Who is an adult at risk?
- How to recognise signs and circumstances of abuse and/or neglect
- How to report concerns
For further information email adultsafeguardingtraining@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact
01752 668000 or email AdultSafeguarding@plymouth.gov.uk
If you are concerned that an adult is at risk of abuse or neglect or are concerned about a situation please report it to us.