Safeguarding adults policies, procedures and forms

Please note - the following information is aimed at professionals. If you're a member of the public who wants to report suspected abuse of an adult you just need to contact the Blackburn with Darwen Safeguarding Adults Team on (01254) 585949 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. In an emergency out of normal office hours contact the Emergency Duty Team on (01254) 587547, or contact the Police on (01254) 51212 or dial 999.

There's more information about safeguarding adults in Blackburn with Darwen on the main safeguarding adults page.

Blackburn with Darwen safeguarding adults policies, procedures and forms

Click on the links below to download the latest safeguarding adults policies, procedures and forms.

Safeguarding adults procedures - added 1st March 2011

SA1 safeguarding adults alert form - added 1st March 2012

BwD Adult Safeguarding Policy - added 7th June 2011

BwD Local Safeguarding Adults Business Plan - added 7th June 2011

Guidance for employers

To report incidents to the Care Quality Commission visit this website: http://www.cqc.org.uk/guidanceforprofessionals/contactcqc.cfm

For guidance on referring unsuitable persons to the Independent Safeguarding Authority, vetting and barring list visit this website: http://www.isa-gov.org.uk/default.aspx?page=379

If you have any queries about the safeguarding adults policies, procedures and forms contact the Safeguarding Adults Team on (01254) 585949 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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