Adult care safeguarding

We're committed to preventing the abuse and neglect of adults, and with other partners and local authorities we've agreed a standard procedure to follow.

The full definition of an adult at risk in Derbyshire is:

"Any person 18 years and over who is, or appears to be, eligible for authority/mental health services assistance by reason of mental ill health, physical or learning disability, illness or age-related frailty, and/or may be unable to take care of themselves or unable to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation."

Further safeguarding information is available from Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults Board, including information on:

• PIPOT referral form
• policies and procedures
• Section 42 enquiries