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SafeguardingThe Kirklees Safeguarding Adults BoardSarah Carlile - March 2012sarah.carlile@kirklees.gov.uk
It is a multi agency board which has replaced the Kirklees Adult Protection Committee which was established
to develop multi agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse. Adult
Services is the lead agency for these arrangements.
 Safeguarding Board Structure (PDF: 327kb) Kirklees Safeguarding Adults Board
Constitution (PDF: 166kb) Kirklees Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report (PDF: 1599)
It ensures the multi disciplinary coordination of referral, enquiry, assessment, planning , intervention and case review of services to vulnerable adults who have been or are at risk of being abused.
One of the main aims of the board is to coordinate and ensure the effectiveness of the work of each partner agency in relation to safeguarding . The board monitors the work of each partner agency.
Key members include representatives from the primary care trusts, the acute hospital trusts, the police, South Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust.
There is also representation from further and higher education , Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing, the probation service , and
independent sector care providers.
It meets four times a year, coordinated by Adult Services.
For further information contact Sarah Carlile, Adult Protection Coordinator sarah.carlile@kirklees.gov.uk
I think a vulnerable adult is being abused - what can I do?
If you are concerned that a vulnerable adult living in Kirklees is being abused you should call and speak to someone
at one of the following numbers:
To report abuse telephone Gateway to Care 01484 414933 (24 hours) Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours) 01484 414933 You can also email the Emergency Duty Team:gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk For further information or advice please contact Safeguarding Adults Partnership Team: Safeguarding Adults 30 Market Street (3rd floor) Huddersfield HD1 2HG Telephone: 01484 221717 Fax number: 01484 226949 E-mail: protection@kirklees.gov.uk |
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