Knowsley Safeguarding Adults Board

• Useful links - Safeguarding Adults

The following documents and policies may be of use to both the public and professionals involved with the safeguarding of adults.

Websites:

• Knowsley Safeguarding Adults Board
   

Local policies and procedures: 

 

• North West Safeguarding Adults Policy
• Equality and Diversity Policy Statement
• Safeguarding Adults. Multi Agency Workforce Development Strategy 2019 - 2022
• Knowsley Safer Recruitment Good Practice Guidance
• Domestic Abuse Strategy
• KSAB Escalation Policy 

 

Legislation and national guidance:

• Care Act 2014
• Care Act 2014: Care and Support Statutory Guidance (Revised Oct 2018)
• Equality Act 2010
• Human Rights Act 1998
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Mental Health Act 1983 
• Code of Practice 2015
• ADASS – Out of Area Safeguarding Adults Arrangements (June 2016)
• ADASS – Safeguarding for Volunteers – Guidance for Coronavirus Volunteers
• Controlling or coercive behaviour: Statutory guidance (Dec 2015)
• Identifying a Deprivation of Liberty – Practical Guidance
• Note for Safeguarding Adults Boards – Mental Health Crisis Concordat
• Skills for Care: Employing Personal Assistants Toolkit