Concerns are screened daily to assess initial risk. We may contact you and other people involved to ask for more information.

When should a safeguarding concern be raised with the local authority?

We all have a responsibility to ensure the people we are working with are safe and their needs are being met. At times it can be challenging for professionals, organisations and involved individuals to identify the most appropriate referral route to manage risks in the lives of the people we work with.

To support all partners across Sheffield, a guidance document has been written to help clearly show when Adult Safeguarding duties apply and the actions you need to consider completing to manage the risk. Click here to read the guidance.