Your responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- recognising signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- raising concerns promptly and appropriately.
- making safeguarding personal by involving the adult in decisions about their safety and wellbeing.
- working in partnership with other agencies (e.g. police, NHS, housing) to ensure a coordinated response.
- maintaining accurate records and sharing information lawfully to protect individuals.
- following the Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures, which outline roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all professionals involved in safeguarding.
Safeguarding adult referral guidance
Professionals must use the electronic safeguarding adult referral form for reporting concerns.
Key points:
- The form is for professionals only; the public should contact Call Derbyshire.
- It can be saved for agency records and is designed to improve data quality.
- Out-of-hours concerns must be phoned in to Call Derbyshire, telephone: 01629 533190.
- If the situation escalates or new information arises, professionals should update the referral or call directly.
- Before submitting, professionals should consult the adult safeguarding decision-making guidance to make sure the referral is appropriate.
Thresholds and decision-making
The adult safeguarding decision-making guidance helps professionals determine when a concern meets the threshold for a safeguarding referral under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014.
This guidance is not a substitute for professional judgment but provides a structured framework to support consistent and lawful decision-making.