Organisations across Derby and Derbyshire are working together to ensure that:
If you need to make a referral, please complete and submit the Safeguarding Adults E-Form.
Under the Care Act 2014, the safeguarding adults procedures apply to anyone aged 18 or over who:
Abuse is a violation of a person's rights or dignity by someone else. Find out about the different Types of Abuse.
It can be done by anyone, including:
If you are the victim of abuse or you think you know someone who is being or has been abused, it is really important to get help and advice. Contact us and we will take your concerns seriously.
Contact details to make a referral to Derby City Council, Adults, Health and Housing:
If you have a CJSM email account you can email the Safeguarding Adults Referral to: AdultsMASH@derby.gov.uk.cjsm.net.
You can contact Careline (Derby's out of hours emergency social care service):
If something needs to be done straight away to protect someone from abuse or harm, call the emergency number 999 (24 hours).
The deaf and hearing impaired community can use the National Short Message Servive (SMS) Emergency Service. To use this service you will need to register at www.emergencysms.org.uk.
Alternatively, if it is a non-emergency criminal matter, you can call the local Police on telephone number 101, text 07800 002414, or fax 01773 571102.
For external agencies to make a referral to Adult Social Care, complete and submit the Safeguarding Adults E-Form.
The Derby Safeguarding Adults Board and Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults Board have a joint policy and procedures:
Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults: Policy and Procedures
Derbyshire and Derby Safeguarding Adults Boards Practice Guidance
This video introduces the city’s safeguarding leads, gives an overview of what they do and educates the viewer on how to make a referral if they think an adult may be at risk.
Adult Safeguarding in Derby - Youtube video
Derby Safeguarding Adults Board (DSAB) - Dignity Action Day #DAD2022 #DignityActionDay2022 #DignityDerby2022
New Safeguarding Courses available and can be booked via: Safeguarding Adults Training Booking