Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy - Revision history

Seymour Jacklin: /* Domestic violence or abuse */ Domestic abuse including Coercive contorl

2026-09-16T10:52:24Z

Domestic violence or abuse: Domestic abuse including Coercive contorl

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	* Physical abuse		* Physical abuse
	* Domestic ~~violence or~~ abuse		* Domestic abuse
	* Sexual abuse		* Sexual abuse
	* Psychological or emotional abuse		* Psychological or emotional abuse
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	Appropriate training on specific topics, such as domestic ~~violence~~, will be tailored to the needs of different trainee groups and delivered in a variety of formats, including workshops, one-to-one sessions, and signposting to online resources.
			Appropriate training on specific topics, such as domestic abuse, will be tailored to the needs of different trainee groups and delivered in a variety of formats, including workshops, one-to-one sessions, and signposting to online resources.


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	* Signs of under or overuse of medication and/or medical problems unattended		* Signs of under or overuse of medication and/or medical problems unattended

	=== Domestic ~~violence or~~ abuse ===		=== Domestic abuse and coercive control ===

	==== What this could include: ====		==== What this could include: ====

Seymour Jacklin: /* Signs to look out for: */ paragraph added on unborn child and cross referenced to children policy

2026-09-16T10:09:20Z

Signs to look out for:: paragraph added on unborn child and cross referenced to children policy

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	* Decreasing levels of independence i.e. not leaving the house without partner; difficulty in support workers arranging to visit the trainee on their own		* Decreasing levels of independence i.e. not leaving the house without partner; difficulty in support workers arranging to visit the trainee on their own
	* See lists of signs of different types of abuse		* See lists of signs of different types of abuse
			Where an adult experiencing domestic abuse has dependent children, or is pregnant, staff must also consider the safeguarding needs of those children, including any unborn child, under the [[Safeguarding Children Policy]].

	=== Sexual abuse ===		=== Sexual abuse ===

Seymour Jacklin: /* LADO reporting procedures */ updated with clearer statement on the reporting thresholds

2026-09-16T10:00:57Z

LADO reporting procedures: updated with clearer statement on the reporting thresholds

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	# Cooperate with other agencies who are involved in the case. You should set clear expectations with them about what level of support Handcrafted can and cannot offer to trainees involved in the incident. You should take on board the advice of representatives of other agencies and discuss this with the HSO if you have queries about it.		# Cooperate with other agencies who are involved in the case. You should set clear expectations with them about what level of support Handcrafted can and cannot offer to trainees involved in the incident. You should take on board the advice of representatives of other agencies and discuss this with the HSO if you have queries about it.

	=== ~~LADO reporting procedures~~ ===		=== Referring concerns about staff to the local authority ===
	The HSO/HDSO, safeguarding deputy or senior manager should review all concerns and determine whether they meet the harm or risk of harm threshold~~, constituting an allegation.~~ If the threshold is met, a referral to the ~~Local Authority Designated Officer~~ (~~LADO~~) ~~must be made~~ within one working day. Where uncertainty exists about whether the threshold is met, advice should be sought from the ~~LADO~~. In urgent cases involving immediate risk to ~~a child~~, Police (999 for emergencies, 101 for non-emergencies) ~~and/or the Emergency Duty Team~~ should be contacted first, with the ~~LADO~~ informed as soon as possible thereafter.		The HSO/HDSO, safeguarding deputy or senior manager should review all concerns about a member of staff and determine whether they meet the threshold for referral to the relevant local authority's Safeguarding Adults Board, constituting an allegation. An allegation meets this threshold if a person who works with adults at risk has:

			* behaved in a way that has harmed, or may have harmed, an adult at risk (the harm threshold);
			* possibly committed a criminal offence against, or related to, an adult at risk (the criminal threshold);
			* behaved towards an adult at risk in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm to adults at risk;
			* behaved, or may have behaved, in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with adults at risk (the suitability threshold); or

			If the threshold is met, a referral must be made to the relevant Safeguarding Adults Board (see Appendix 13/15 for contact details) within one working day. Where uncertainty exists about whether the threshold is met, advice should be sought from the relevant board. In urgent cases involving immediate risk to an adult, Police (999 for emergencies, 101 for non-emergencies) should be contacted first, with the Safeguarding Adults Board informed as soon as possible thereafter.

	=== Ofsted reporting for registered supported accommodation ===		=== Ofsted reporting for registered supported accommodation ===

Seymour Jacklin: /* Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) */ updated trustee names

2026-09-16T09:45:45Z

Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs): updated trustee names

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	=== Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) ===		=== Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) ===
	~~Name~~: ~~Eileen Brady~~		Names: Frances Njovana, Karen Bianchi

	~~Email: eileenbrady63@gmail.com~~

	The Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) will liaise with the HSO and provide them with advice and guidance on safeguarding matters. This may include advising the HSO on individual cases. However, in accordance with the organisation's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The NOTSOs should also provide the HSO with advice and guidance on the organisation's strategic approach to safeguarding, helping the HSO to ensure that Handcrafted fulfils all the commitments stated at the start of this policy [1.2.1]. The NOTSOs will be members of the Handcrafted Safeguarding Steering Group. At least one NOTSO will attend each meeting of the group, to ensure quoracy.		The Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) will liaise with the HSO and provide them with advice and guidance on safeguarding matters. This may include advising the HSO on individual cases. However, in accordance with the organisation's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The NOTSOs should also provide the HSO with advice and guidance on the organisation's strategic approach to safeguarding, helping the HSO to ensure that Handcrafted fulfils all the commitments stated at the start of this policy [1.2.1]. The NOTSOs will be members of the Handcrafted Safeguarding Steering Group. At least one NOTSO will attend each meeting of the group, to ensure quoracy.

Seymour Jacklin: update DSO and review date

2026-07-24T09:47:53Z

update DSO and review date

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	\|'''Last review and approval'''		\|'''Last review and approval'''
	\|16/07/2025		\|16/07/2025 (Currently being reviewed - July 2026)
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	=== Handcrafted Deputy Safeguarding Officer ===		=== Handcrafted Deputy Safeguarding Officer ===
	~~Name:~~ Ruth Crichton		Ruth Crichton (ruth@handcraftedproject.com)

	~~Email: ruth~~@handcraftedproject.com		Stacey Nicholas (stacey@handcraftedproject.com)

	The Deputy Safeguarding Officer (DSO) will assist the HSO with their duties. However, in accordance with the organisation's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The DSO will take a lead on raising awareness within Handcrafted of the importance of safeguarding. This will include ensuring that this policy is clearly and consistently shared with staff, and that safeguarding procedures are displayed clearly in Handcrafted premises.		The Deputy Safeguarding Officer (DSO) will assist the HSO with their duties. However, in accordance with the organisation's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The DSO will take a lead on raising awareness within Handcrafted of the importance of safeguarding. This will include ensuring that this policy is clearly and consistently shared with staff, and that safeguarding procedures are displayed clearly in Handcrafted premises.

	=== Handcrafted Chair of Trustees ===		=== Handcrafted Chair of Trustees ===
	Name: ~~Dr Paul Morley~~		Name: Charlotte Clarke

	The Handcrafted Chair of Trustees will work with the rest of the Trustees to ensure that Handcrafted abides at all times with this policy, in conjunction with ~~the organisation's~~ other policies. They will take overall responsibility for ensuring that all safeguarding concerns, cases and decisions are recorded and the HSO carries out their role, as detailed in this policy [3.2].		The Handcrafted Chair of Trustees will work with the rest of the Trustees to ensure that Handcrafted abides at all times with this policy, in conjunction with our other policies. They will take overall responsibility for ensuring that all safeguarding concerns, cases and decisions are recorded and the HSO carries out their role, as detailed in this policy [3.2].

	=== Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) ===		=== Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) ===

Seymour Jacklin: /* Reporting and record-keeping [Appendix 13] */

2026-02-24T15:36:29Z

Reporting and record-keeping [Appendix 13]

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	* Self-neglect		* Self-neglect

	==== Reporting and record-keeping [Appendix 13] ====		==== Reporting and record-keeping ([[Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy#Appendix 12: What to do if you have a safeguarding concern\|Appendix 12]]) ====
	Suspicions must not be discussed with anyone other than the HSO or their Deputy. As soon as possible, employees should make a written record of their concerns and keep it in a secure place. The HSO/Deputy is to collate and clarify the precise details of an allegation or suspicion and, if necessary, pass this information on to statutory agencies who have a legal duty to investigate. Safeguarding concerns are recorded in the standard progress notes and 'flagged' for rapid review by the HSO/Deputy. Handcrafted keeps an online record for every trainee, including some basic personal information and a record of each engagement of that trainee with Handcrafted's services [Appendix 6].		Suspicions must not be discussed with anyone other than the HSO or their Deputy. As soon as possible, employees should make a written record of their concerns and keep it in a secure place. The HSO/Deputy is to collate and clarify the precise details of an allegation or suspicion and, if necessary, pass this information on to statutory agencies who have a legal duty to investigate. Safeguarding concerns are recorded in the standard progress notes and 'flagged' for rapid review by the HSO/Deputy. Handcrafted keeps an online record for every trainee, including some basic personal information and a record of each engagement of that trainee with Handcrafted's services [Appendix 6].

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	Local mental health services including crisis teams have a duty to act in accordance with their own policies and procedures with respect to Handcrafted trainees who are referred to them, by Handcrafted staff or other agencies.		Local mental health services including crisis teams have a duty to act in accordance with their own policies and procedures with respect to Handcrafted trainees who are referred to them, by Handcrafted staff or other agencies.

			NHS 111 - Available 24/7: by dialling 111, you will get to speak to a mental health professional who can listen and help you to find the right support.

	==== Thirtyone:eight ====		==== Thirtyone:eight ====

Seymour Jacklin: /* Identifying concerns in adults */

2026-02-24T15:32:20Z

Identifying concerns in adults

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	All Handcrafted workers have a duty of care and are expected to work with the organisation, statutory authorities and multidisciplinary agencies to safeguard adults. Staff cannot assume it is somebody else's job to raise a concern if something comes to their attention. To enable them to carry out their duties, all front-line staff are trained on how to recognise the signs of abuse in adults [Appendix 9] and how to raise a concern. Staff receive training on the Prevent Duty and know how to implement that training.		All Handcrafted workers have a duty of care and are expected to work with the organisation, statutory authorities and multidisciplinary agencies to safeguard adults. Staff cannot assume it is somebody else's job to raise a concern if something comes to their attention. To enable them to carry out their duties, all front-line staff are trained on how to recognise the signs of abuse in adults [Appendix 9] and how to raise a concern. Staff receive training on the Prevent Duty and know how to implement that training.

	The Care Act (2014) defines ten categories of abuse [Appendix 9]:		The Care Act (2014) defines ten categories of abuse ([[Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy#Appendix 8: Spotting safeguarding concerns in adults\|Appendix 8]]):

	* Physical abuse		* Physical abuse

Seymour Jacklin: /* Handcrafted Deputy Safeguarding Officer */ removed HJ - updated person details

2026-02-20T12:15:14Z

Handcrafted Deputy Safeguarding Officer: removed HJ - updated person details

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	=== Handcrafted Deputy Safeguarding Officer ===		=== Handcrafted Deputy Safeguarding Officer ===
	Name: ~~Harry Jennings~~		Name: Ruth Crichton

	Email: ~~harry~~@handcraftedproject.com		Email: ruth@handcraftedproject.com

	~~Phone: 07501 724686~~		The Deputy Safeguarding Officer (DSO) will assist the HSO with their duties. However, in accordance with the organisation's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The DSO will take a lead on raising awareness within Handcrafted of the importance of safeguarding. This will include ensuring that this policy is clearly and consistently shared with staff, and that safeguarding procedures are displayed clearly in Handcrafted premises.

	The ~~Handcrafted~~ Deputy Safeguarding Officer (~~HDSO~~) will assist the HSO with their duties. However, in accordance with the organisation's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The ~~HDSO~~ will take a lead on raising awareness within Handcrafted of the importance of safeguarding. This will include ensuring that this policy is clearly and consistently shared with staff, and that safeguarding procedures are displayed clearly in Handcrafted premises.

	=== Handcrafted Chair of Trustees ===		=== Handcrafted Chair of Trustees ===
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	Email: eileenbrady63@gmail.com		Email: eileenbrady63@gmail.com

	~~Name: Dr Febrina Robinson~~

	~~Email: febrina.robinson@gmail.com~~

	The Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) will liaise with the HSO and provide them with advice and guidance on safeguarding matters. This may include advising the HSO on individual cases. However, in accordance with the organisation's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The NOTSOs should also provide the HSO with advice and guidance on the organisation's strategic approach to safeguarding, helping the HSO to ensure that Handcrafted fulfils all the commitments stated at the start of this policy [1.2.1]. The NOTSOs will be members of the Handcrafted Safeguarding Steering Group. At least one NOTSO will attend each meeting of the group, to ensure quoracy.		The Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) will liaise with the HSO and provide them with advice and guidance on safeguarding matters. This may include advising the HSO on individual cases. However, in accordance with the organisation's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The NOTSOs should also provide the HSO with advice and guidance on the organisation's strategic approach to safeguarding, helping the HSO to ensure that Handcrafted fulfils all the commitments stated at the start of this policy [1.2.1]. The NOTSOs will be members of the Handcrafted Safeguarding Steering Group. At least one NOTSO will attend each meeting of the group, to ensure quoracy.
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	=== Ofsted reporting for registered supported accommodation ===		=== Ofsted reporting for registered supported accommodation ===
	When an allegation or concern involves an under-18 resident in Ofsted registered supported accommodation, the Registered Young People's Manager ~~(Harry Jennings)~~ is responsible for determining whether a serious incident has occurred. These may not meet the threshold for LADO but if a serious incident is identified, it must be reported to Ofsted through the appropriate channels in accordance with regulatory requirements. This reporting obligation runs parallel to, and does not replace, the standard safeguarding procedures outlined above, including LADO referrals where appropriate. The Registered Young People's Manager will ensure all relevant regulatory notifications are completed within the required timeframes.		When an allegation or concern involves an under-18 resident in Ofsted registered supported accommodation, the Registered Young People's Manager is responsible for determining whether a serious incident has occurred. These may not meet the threshold for LADO but if a serious incident is identified, it must be reported to Ofsted through the appropriate channels in accordance with regulatory requirements. This reporting obligation runs parallel to, and does not replace, the standard safeguarding procedures outlined above, including LADO referrals where appropriate. The Registered Young People's Manager will ensure all relevant regulatory notifications are completed within the required timeframes.

	=== Record-keeping ===		=== Record-keeping ===

Immi: added bullet points to a list

2025-09-25T12:09:07Z

added bullet points to a list

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	=== Volunteers ===		=== Volunteers ===
	All volunteers will be appointed, trained, supported and supervised in accordance with government guidance on safe recruitment. This includes ensuring that: Every volunteer has a written job description Volunteers have completed a self-declaration form Written references have been obtained, and followed up where appropriate A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check bureau has been completed Qualifications where relevant have been verified Appropriate training in safeguarding is given Volunteers are given a copy of our safeguarding policy and know how to report concerns		All volunteers will be appointed, trained, supported and supervised in accordance with government guidance on safe recruitment. This includes ensuring that:

			* Every volunteer has a written job description
			* Volunteers have completed a self-declaration form
			* Written references have been obtained, and followed up where appropriate
			* A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check bureau has been completed
			* Qualifications where relevant have been verified
			* Appropriate training in safeguarding is given
			* Volunteers are given a copy of our safeguarding policy and know how to report concerns

	=== Trainees in helping roles ===		=== Trainees in helping roles ===

Seymour Jacklin: /* Appendix 16: Practice Guidelines */ legislation appendix added

2025-09-25T08:35:40Z

Appendix 16: Practice Guidelines: legislation appendix added

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 # The Handcrafted Safeguarding Appendices.
-This policy sets out how Handcrafted fulfils its statutory responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults according to the Care Act 2014, ensuring that all Handcrafted trainees are protected, respected, listened to, and treated with dignity and empathy. It sets out how Handcrafted ensures that its safeguarding commitments are fulfilled so that safeguarding is central to the achievement of the charity's objectives.
+This policy sets out how Handcrafted fulfils its statutory responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults according to the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation (see Appendix 17 for a full list), ensuring that all Handcrafted trainees are protected, respected, listened to, and treated with dignity and empathy. It sets out how Handcrafted ensures that its safeguarding commitments are fulfilled so that safeguarding is central to the achievement of the charity's objectives.
 This policy covers the safeguarding of all people over the age of 18 who benefit from Handcrafted's work. All members of Handcrafted staff, volunteers and contractors, are expected to comply with this policy.
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 * Lone Working Policy - How to protect yourself and others from risk of harm or false allegations in the context of lone working
 * Confidentiality Guidance - How to handle confidentiality issues and what to do in cases where a trainee or resident discloses something that you will need to act upon.