Partnerships in safeguarding Seb Smith (MASH Adult Services Manager) and Nichola Bennett (Adult Safeguarding Operational Manager) Who we are – together is better

Why work together? Care Act: ‘Local Authorities cannot safeguard individuals on their own’ Need effective partnerships – Statutory and non statutory agencies and the individual – Making Safeguarding Personal Perception - need all pieces of the jigsaw to see the picture Police health social care but also care provider's, members of the public – required to detect and prevent abuse. One of the 6 principles: Empowerment – People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and give informed consent. Prevention – It is better to take action before harm occurs. Proportionality – The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented. Protection – Support and representation for those in greatest need. Partnership – Local solutions through services working with their communities. Communities have a part to play in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect and abuse. Accountability – Accountability and transparency in delivering safeguarding care setting. We are working with colleagues and partners to plan how we can ensure that we work within

Different roles – shared goals Protected Individual Local authority Housing Care provider Advocacy Police Health This is not exhaustive and can include housing, family, health. START WITH THE PERSON Make use of specialist expertise Talk about systems theory and how the system support the person and what they want/need. Local authority -Local authorities have new safeguarding duties. They must: •lead a multi-agency local adult safeguarding system that seeks to prevent abuse and neglect and stop it quickly when it happens •make enquiries, or request others to make them, when they think an adult with care and support needs may be at risk of abuse or neglect and they need to find out what action may be needed Key partners include: •local authorities (including parts of the local authority other than adult services, such as environmental health) •the police and other law enforcement agencies •health services •fire and rescue services •prison and probation services •housing organisations, including local housing authorities •voluntary and independent sector organisations •organisations that provide advocacy and support •coroners •faith communities •the Care Quality Commission •the Crown Prosecution Service •the Disclosure and Barring Service •Healthwatch •the Office of the Public Guardian.

What does a partnership look like? Learning Shared goals Trust Information sharing? Given the duty to cooperate in the Care Act 2014, there are only a limited number of circumstances in which it would be acceptable not to share information pertinent to safeguarding with relevant multi-agency safeguarding partners. Also expertise – we need the expert views of partners to achieve high quality outcomes.

MASH Consultation line Please call us to discuss if you are unsure about submitting a concern 0345 606 1499 We will try to: Respond quickly and contact you directly Support you to carry out enquiries yourself Ongoing cases – call the duty line This is the quickest way to achieve a resolution and records can demonstrate partnership of decision making

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