Safeguarding Adults Board

The Safeguarding Adults Board's objective is to protect vulnerable adults at risk from abuse in Havering.

Adult Social Services Safeguarding Adults Team
Telephone: 01708 433 550
Fax: 01708 432 497
Email: safeguarding_adults_team@havering.gov.uk

If there is immediate risk of serious harm then call the Police - Dial 999.

Learn about the Mental Capacity Act.

The next steps

the safeguarding adults team will receive the referral
they will see if it meets the threshold for Safeguarding adults
if it does they will investigate further
you may hear nothing. Don't be alarmed, it does not mean that nothing is being done

The board has a responsibility to:

protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect and significant harm
bring about positive outcomes for the vulnerable adults who live in Havering
bring about positive outcomes for the vulnerable adults outside the borough as a result of placement by Havering Council, Havering CCG or the East London NHS Foundation Trust

The board meets bi-monthly and their work includes:

reducing risk and preventing harm occurring to adults in vulnerable situations and reacting effectively should it happen
ensuring National policy and guidance are being adhered to locally (see documents of national policy)
determining local multi-agency policy and procedures (see documents for local policy)
co-ordinating activity between agencies
ensuring good communication with the public and raising awareness of how to recognise and refer concerns about vulnerable adults being harmed
monitoring and reviewing progress in safeguarding practices
developing ways of working, which will improve ability to support Havering residents across the community to live a life free from abuse
learning from lessons where people have not been adequately protected

The board also provides an extensive training programme on issues like

For more details and information on how to to book please view our training brochure below: