(Statutory and non-statutory organisations)

When should a Safeguarding Adult Concern be raised?

• Where a Home Care agency misses a home visit and this has an adverse effect on the adult at risk.
• Where repeat missed visits to an adult at risk, whether or not an adverse effect has resulted as this indicates neglectful care.

When don't I need to report a Safeguarding Adult Concern?

• A Safeguarding Adult Concern does not need to be made where a visit is missed on one occasion and no adverse effect occurs.