Essex Safeguarding Adults Decision Support Framework

Following the latest Provider Forums, we wanted to remind professionals of the new Safeguarding Adults Decision Support Framework went live in November 2025.

Developed with providers, Essex Care Association, CQC and other partners, the framework helps prevent low‑level and quality concerns from becoming safeguarding issues and ensures the local authority only receives reportable safeguarding concerns. Through partnership events such as these, you asked for clearer, more consistent guidance—therefore this framework was created in direct response. Additionally, with safeguarding demand up by 52% in the last two years, please ensure the correct pathways are used before making a referral.

A short, pre‑recorded video guide is available on the ESAB website and the Provider Hub.

Please also ensure your Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) are connected with the Essex Safeguarding Adults Board webpages and social media; so you continue to also receive up‑to‑date information, learning from SAR’s, training offers, the ESAB bulletin and information about the Safeguarding Adults Leads Forums (for DSL’s).

If you have used the tool, we would really welcome your feedback via this survey.