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Know how to respond to suspected or disclosed abuse and neglect

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‘Sharing information’ from the Social Care institute for Excellence

This guide is part of a range of products to support implementation of the adult safeguarding aspects of the Care Act 2014. Sharing the right information, at the right time, with the right people, is fundamental to good practice in safeguarding adults but has been highlighted as a difficult area of practice.

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Find and read your organisation’s policies and procedures on responding to suspected or disclosed abuse and neglect
‘Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults’ from the NHS
‘Sharing information’ from the Social Care institute for Excellence
‘Regulation 13: Safeguarding service users from abuse and improper treatment’ from the Care Quality Commission
‘What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused: Advice for practitioners’ HM Government
Find the website of your local Safeguarding Adults Board and read their information on dealing with suspicions and disclosures of abuse
‘Understanding what constitutes a safeguarding concern and how to support effective outcomes’ from the Local Government Association

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