This section will give information on safeguarding processes for adults and children & young people.
Safeguarding adults
Avon and Somerset have signed up to agreed procedures for safeguarding adults. If an adult is vulnerable the No Secrets guidance is followed. The following groups of adults may be defined as vulnerable:
- People with learning disabilities
- People with physical disabilities
- People with mental ill health
- People with drug or alcohol dependencies
- People with certain types of physical illness
- People with dementia
- People who are frail due to age or other factors
- People who are homeless
All sexual violence support services offer confidential services but if a vulnerable adult is being abused or likely to suffer abuse, confidentiality can be breached within procedural guidelines.
Safeguarding children & young people
Avon and Somerset have signed up to agreed procedures for safeguarding and child protection.
The South West shared core procedures are available at www.swcpp.org.uk and offer a clear guide and step by step approach to what to do if you are concerned about a child or young person under 18.