Policies and guidance

DoH - Statement of Government Policy on Adult Safeguarding

Published: 16 May 2011 

Available to download below

This document sets out the Government’s policy on safeguarding vulnerable adults. It includes a statement of principles for use by Local Authority Social Services and housing, health, the police and other agencies for both developing and assessing the effectiveness of their local safeguarding arrangements. It also describes, in broad terms, the outcomes for adult safeguarding, for both individuals and agencies and outlines the next steps.

Multi-agency Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 

Valid from January 2011 to January 2012

Available to download in 2 parts below.
Part 1 - Policy and Procedures 
Part 2 - Appendices 

Key Changes at First Glance

Available to download below.

Please note that it should not be used as a substitute for reading the new Multi-agency Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults; its purpose is to help you identify and note the changes. 

Guidance for Managing Allegations against Staff and Volunteers working with Vulnerable Adults 

Available to download below.

All organisations in Buckinghamshire that provide services to vulnerable adults need to be aware of this guidance, in particular, those officers or managers involved in the allegations process. The purpose of this guidance is to ensure that all allegations of abuse made against staff or volunteers working with vulnerable adults are dealt with in a fair, consistent and timely manner. You can download a copy of the guidance below.