Adult safeguarding decision making guidance

The adult safeguarding decision-making guidance provides guidance to support decision-making in relation to completing adult safeguarding referrals.

The adult safeguarding decision-making guidance is not a substitute for professional judgement, nor does it set rigid guidance for practitioners. It is to be used as a framework to inform decision-making. If there is any doubt, the safeguarding process should be followed.

Both the adult safeguarding decision-making guidance and the safeguarding adult referral form should be used in conjunction with the Derby and Derbyshire safeguarding adults policy and procedures document.

Safeguarding adults quick reference sheet, guide and decision making guidance

The safeguarding adults quick reference sheet, which is attached to this page, is for referrers who frequently make safeguarding adult referrals.

The safeguarding adults quick reference guide, which is attached to this page, is for referrers, for example home care, care homes and supported living, where more detailed guidance is provided about the information Adult Social Care need within safeguarding referrals.

For those who require more comprehensive information to support decision making with regard to making safeguarding adult referrals, please refer to the full adult safeguarding decision making guidance attached to this page.

Additional information about coronavirus (COVID-19) for the decision making guidance

COVID-19 may have an impact on the number and the nature of safeguarding adults concerns. This additional guidance has been produced as an addendum to the main decision making guidance, which is also attached to this page, and both should be referred to until further notice when considering making a safeguarding adult referral.