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Additional protocols and guidance

On this page you will find additional protocols and guidance documents which have been developed for use across Sussex. These documents are intended to support safeguarding adults practice, encourage consistent practice across Sussex, and be complementary to the Sussex safeguarding adults policy and procedures. 

Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) Protocol (PDF, 528KB)

This protocol will assist professionals to decide when to refer a case for consideration as a Safeguarding Adult Review, as well as providing guidance on the Safeguarding Adult Review process itself.

Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) Referral Form (Word, 530KB)

If, after reading the Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) Protocol document, you would like to make a SAR referral, download the SAR Referral Form.

Safeguarding Adults Thresholds: Guidance for Professionals (PDF, 456KB)

This Safeguarding Adults Thresholds: Guidance provides professionals with examples of the different categories of issues and the best course of action for non-reportable, requires consultation, and reportable issues.

Sussex Adult Death Protocol (PDF, 587KB)

The Sussex Adult Death Protocol outlines the process that should be followed in responding to situations in which an unexpected adult death takes place and there is a suspicion, or it is known, that abuse or neglect by a third party directly contributed to the death.

Adult Death Protocol Referral Form (Word, 267KB)

Any agency or professional can make a referral for the Adult Death Protocol by completing and emailing the Referral Form to the relevant Police Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.

Sussex Information Sharing Guide and Protocol (PDF, 614KB)

This document sets out how information between partner agencies of the Boards should be shared for the purposes of safeguarding adults. It includes good practice guidance around record-keeping and information-sharing within safeguarding meetings and discussions.

Sussex Safeguarding Escalation and Resolution Protocol (PDF, 214KB)

The Sussex Safeguarding Escalation and Resolution Protocol supports consistent and timely decision-making where there may be disagreements or issues arising between professionals and agencies in relation to adult safeguarding.

Sussex Self-Neglect Practice Guidance for Staff (PDF, 274KB)

This guidance provides staff with practice guidance when working with adults who are self-neglecting, whether or not the threshold for a Section 42 safeguarding enquiry has been met.