Latest news
Check here for regular updates and newsletters about any important work that is taking place in County Durham in respect of safeguarding adults.
Safeguarding Adults Policy Documents
The latest version of the Statement of Commitment (Red), Procedural Framework (Green) and Supplementary Guidance (Blue) are available to view in the policies and procedures page. This page also provides documentation for professionals and leaflets.
Please read our quarterly newsletters which focus on issues of issues of dignity and care.
Dignity Newsletter
Please click on the link below to view the appropriate newsletter.
Dignity with Care Newsletter November 2011.pdf (4 pages, 150kb)
Dignity with Care Newsletter August 2011.pdf (4 pages, 157kb)
Dignity with Care Newsletter May 2011.pdf (4 pages, 166kb)
Dignity with Care Newsletter February 2011.pdf (4 pages, 238 kb)
Dignity with Care Newsletter November 2010.pdf (4 pages, 244kb)
Dignity with Care Newsletter August 2010.pdf (4 pages, 139kb)
Dignity with Care Newsletter May 2010.pdf (4 pages, 206kb)
Dignity with Care Newsletter Jan 2010.pdf (4 pages, 177kb)
Dignity with Care Newsletter Nov 2009.pdf (4 pages, 162kb)
Dignity with Care Newsletter July 2009.pdf (4 pages, 1.28mb)
Guide for Care Home staff
A new practical guide for Care Home staff has been produced by the Safeguarding Practice Team which can be found on our Professionals' information page. This guide provides advice and information on how to improve the care of residents, dealing with problems like; depression, stress, incontinence, consitpation, diabetes and epilepsy to improve their quality of life.
Posters which illustrate experiences from people who have been affected by abuse
Picture Gallery, 1.17mb)
Law Commission News Release
11th May 2011
Law Commission recommendations bring adult protection into the 21st century, say two leading organisations that challenge elder abuse.
Please click on the link below to access this article
News_Release_Law_Commission_11_May_2011.pdf (4 pages, 83.9kb)
Policies and Procedures