London Borough of Croydon

Safeguarding adults (adult protection) procedures

How can we help protect vulnerable adults?

The policy and procedures have been developed by a multi-agency group to ensure that there is a coherent and comprehensive approach to the protection of vulnerable adults. They follow the guidance laid down in "No Secrets" by the Department of Health (2000).

It is the responsibility of all workers to treat the abuse or potential abuse of vulnerable adults seriously, and to know about the policy and procedures and to abide by them where appropriate.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the policy and procedures are clear and easy to use. They apply equally to paid and unpaid workers.

If you have questions or queries about the policy and procedures, or anything else about adult abuse, contact your line manager.  If staff and managers are in doubt as to whether this policy is applicable in any particular circumstance guidance should be sought from the Safeguarding Adults (Adult Protection) Co-ordinator.

Contact Details

Contact name
Safeguarding Adults Co-ordinator
Telephone
020 8667 8227
Email
vincent.docherty@croydon.gov.uk
Address
FR 4:01
Taberner House
Park Lane
Croydon CR9 2BA
Contact name
Adult Abuse Reporting Line
Telephone
020 8760 5697
Contact name
Community Safety Unit (Police)
Telephone
020 8649 1850
Address
Based at Family Justice Centre

How do you rate this information / service?

What does this rating mean?