Amendment history

On this page you will find details of the amendments made to the Sussex safeguarding adults policy and procedures.

Chapter: Sussex Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures Version 5
Details: New microsite and updated policy and procedures launched (Version 5).
Date: 03/06/2024
Briefing: LAUNCHED: New Sussex Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures site (PDF, 332KB)

Chapter: Additional protocols and guidance
Details: New section added to the microsite, hosting additional protocols and guidance documents which have been developed for use across Sussex.
Date: 08/07/2024
Briefing: Sussex safeguarding adults protocols and guidance hub (PDF, 284KB)

Chapter: 2.3. Receiving concerns and undertaking enquiries and 2.4. Safeguarding and criminal investigations
Details: Changed 'Domestic Homicide Reviews' to 'Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews'.
Date: 06/08/2024

Chapter: Sections 2.1.-2.3.
Details: Updated to better reflect scenarios in which abuse might take place, as well as provide information about the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework.
Date: 03/09/2024
Briefing: UPDATE: Recognising and reporting abuse and neglect, and receiving concerns and undertaking enquiries (PDF, 299KB)

Chapter: 2.6. Safeguarding and quality
Details: Increased detail on roles and responsibilities,  quality monitoring arrangements, and responsibility for quality and organisational risks.
Date: 28/10/2024
Briefing: UPDATED: Safeguarding and quality chapter (PDF, 274KB)

Chapter: 2.11. Adult safeguarding and sharing information
Details: Updated with new content around consent, multi-agency working, and moving across geographical areas.
Date: 04/11/2024
Briefing: Sussex Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures: Updated Information-Sharing Chapter (PDF, 280KB)