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11. Principles

Six key principles underpin all safeguarding adult work:
The Department of Health ‘Care and Support Statutory Guidance’ issued under the Care Act 2014,
describes six principles that underpin all safeguarding adult work which applies to all sectors and
settings including care and support services, further education colleges, commissioning, regulation and
provision of health and care services, social work, healthcare, welfare benefits, housing, wider Local
Authority functions and the criminal justice system. These principles should always inform the ways in
which professionals and other staff work with adults.

Empowerment People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and
informed consent. “I am asked what I want as the outcomes from the
safeguarding process and these directly inform what happens.”

Prevention It is better to take action before harm occurs. “I receive clear and simple
information about what abuse is, how to recognise the signs and what I can
do to seek help.”

Proportionality The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented. “I am sure that
the professionals will work in my interest, as I see them and they will only get
involved as much as needed.”

Protection Support and representation for those in greatest need. “I get help and support
to report abuse and neglect. I get help so that I am able to take part in the
safeguarding process to the extent to which I want.”

Partnership Local solutions through services working with their communities. Communities
have a part to play in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect and abuse.
“I know that staff treat any personal and sensitive information in confidence,
only sharing what is helpful and necessary. I am confident that professionals
will work together and with me to get the best result for me.”

Accountability Accountability and transparency in delivering safeguarding. “I understand the
role of everyone involved in my life and so do they.”

12. Key Roles and Responsibilities

Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board
The TSAB has 3 statutory core duties:
 to publish a strategic plan for each financial year that sets how it will meet its main objective and
what the members will do to achieve this
 to publish an annual report
 to conduct any Safeguarding Adults Review in accordance with Section 44 of the Care Act.

The overarching purpose of the TSAB is to help and safeguard adults with care and support needs. It
does this by:
 assuring itself that local safeguarding arrangements are in place as defined by the Care Act 2014
and its associated statutory guidance
 assuring itself that safeguarding practice is person-centred and outcome-focused
 working collaboratively to prevent abuse and neglect where possible
 ensuring agencies and individuals give timely and proportionate responses when abuse or neglect
have occurred
 assuring itself that safeguarding practice is continuously improving and enhancing the quality of life
of adults in its area.

Ensuring our safeguarding arrangements act to help and protect adults
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