Working Together Over Safeguarding

Source: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)   The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has an important role in protecting people in England and Wales who do not have the mental capacity to make health and financial decisions for themselves.   Read...

New HSAB Safeguarding Adult Review Guide and Referral Form

Source: Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB)   The guide for practitioners provides guidance on the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB)’s Safeguarding Adults Review purpose and processes. This guide will assist people to decide when to refer...

Safeguarding Networking Forum- Domestic Abuse

Source: HSAB & HSCP The Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) and Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) are hosting a Safeguarding Networking Forum. The details are as follow: Date: 20th of March, 2019 Time: 10am – 12pm Location:...

DBS Criminal Record Checks Deemed Unlawful

Source: BBC News   The criminal records scheme (DBS) seeing people lose jobs over minor offences committed decades ago is unlawful, the UK’s highest court has ruled. Lord Justice McCombe said it was not justifiable or necessary for any individual to have minor...