Policies & Procedures
Policies
The majority of Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board policies are developed and agreed on a pan-Hampshire (‘4LSAB’) basis, so that policies are consistent across the Portsmouth, Southampton, Hampshire and Isle of Wight areas.
Safeguarding Adults Multi-Agency Policy, Guidance and Toolkit
Safeguarding Concerns Guidance
- Multi-Agency Protocol for Pressure Ulcers and Adult Safeguarding
- Multi-Agency Protocol for Falls and Adult Safeguarding
- Printable version of tools (print single sided and laminate for quick reference)
- Introductory slides
- Case Study A
- Case Study B
- Case Study C
- Case Study D
- Case Study E
- Case Study F
Multi-Agency Risk Management Framework (see also Quick Guide to the Multi-Agency Risk Management Framework) – UPDATED (July 2023)
Tools to support the Multi-Agency Risk Management Framework:
- Guidance on chairing MARM meetings
- What to expect if you are attending a MARM meeting
- MARM Meeting Invitation Letter
- Template MARM Agenda and Minutes
- MARM Chronology template
- MARM Podcast
Multi-Agency Fire Safety Framework
Multi-Agency Guidance on Responding to Self-Neglect and Persistent Welfare Concerns
Safeguarding Adults Review Policy
Multi-Agency Learning and Development Strategy for Safeguarding Adults
Escalation Protocol (see also One Minute Guide to the Escalation Protocol) – UPDATED (July 2023)
Framework for Managing Allegations Against People in a Position of Trust
Multi-Agency Hoarding Guidance
Family Approach Protocol (see also the Family Approach toolkit for practitioners).
Multi-agency framework for managing risk and safeguarding people moving into adulthood
Homelessness – 4LSAB Housing Practitioner Briefing
Multi-agency guidance on Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking (see also the Modern Slavery Victim Pathway)
Large Scale S42 Safeguarding Enquiry Protocol – NEW! (Jan 2023)
4LSAB Guidance on Safeguarding Adults in Commissioned Services
Safer Recruitment Guidance – NEW! (July 2023)
Forms
Safeguarding Adults: raising a concern form
Use this form for current safeguarding concerns (to be submitted to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub).