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  • 5.1. Appendix 1: Legal remedies

    On this page 5.1.1. Introduction 5.1.2. Physical abuse 5.1.3. Sexual abuse 5.1.4. Psychological abuse 5.1.5. Neglect 5.1.6. Self-neglect 5.1.7. Financial abuse 5.1.8. Organisational abuse 5.1.9. Domestic violence 5.1.10. Modern slavery 5.1.11. Support to individual and family 5.1.12. Removal of th...

  • 5.2. Appendix 2: Self-neglect: Legal remedies and other options

    On this page 5.2.1. Introduction 5.2.2. Environmental Health 5.2.3. Fire and Rescue 5.2.4. Police 5.2.5. Housing 5.2.6. Town and country planning 5.2.7. Animal welfare agencies 5.2.8. Mental Health Service 5.2.9. Local authority 5.2.10. Other legal considerations 5.2.11. Inherent jurisdiction of t...

  • 5.3. Appendix 3: Terminology

    On this page 5.3.1. Safeguarding concern 5.3.2. Three key tests or statutory criteria in the Care Act 5.3.3. Safeguarding enquiry 5.3.4. Section 42 enquiry 5.3.5. Other safeguarding enquiry 5.3.6. Lead Enquiry Officer (LEO) 5.3.7. Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) 5.3.8. Making Safeguarding Persona...

  • About these procedures

    Foreword Welcome to the Sussex safeguarding adults policy and procedures, edition 6. The policy sets out the approach taken to adult safeguarding across Sussex. The procedures explain how agencies and individuals should work together to put the policy and procedures into practice. They have been u...

  • Download a PDF version

    A PDF version of the Sussex Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures is available for download. However, please note that these procedures are best used as an online resource, where links to relevant sections can be used, and updates are regularly made. Updates made to the online procedures will n...

  • Amendment history

    On this page you will find details of the amendments made to the Sussex safeguarding adults policy and procedures. Chapter: Sussex Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures Version 5 Details: New microsite and updated policy and procedures launched (Version 5). Date: 03/06/2024 Briefing: LAUNCHED...

  • Accessibility statement

    Introduction This is the accessibility statement for the Sussex Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures website. This website is run by West Sussex County Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This website should allow users to: Change contrast levels and si...