Adult Safeguarding
The Manchester Safeguarding Partnership brings together a number of agencies across the city to ensure that there is a joined up approach to adult safeguarding.
Safeguarding means protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. It is about working together to support people to make decisions about the risks they face in their own lives, and protecting those who lack the capacity to make these decisions.
We all share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, whether as a carer or family member, a friend or neighbour, an employer, or as a paid or volunteer worker.
We believe:
‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’
Worried about an adult?
In an emergency call 999 or call Manchester Contact Centre on 0161 234 5001 to report a concern
If you concern is regarding someone who works or volunteers with an adult who has care and support needs, please also refer to our Person in Positions of Trust policy here:
What is Adult Abuse?
Definitions of different types of abuse and accompanying resources
Learning from Practice
Our published Safeguarding Adult Reviews and learning resources are available here
Multi-agency Policies and Procedures (Adults)
MSP Multi-agency policies and procedures can be found here
Domestic Abuse
Resources and referral information for practitioners working with Domestic Abuse
Emotional Health and Wellbeing
Resources and information for practitioners including working with self-neglect
Complex Safeguarding
Resources and strategy for practitioners on Complex Safeguarding