Outside of scope of these policies and procedures

Prisons and Approved Premises

The Prison Governors and National Offender Management Services have responsibility for these arrangements. Refer to Guidelines for prisons on protecting and safeguarding adult prisoners from abuse and neglect. The Safeguarding Adults Board does however have a duty to assist prison governors on adult safeguarding matters. Local Authorities are required to assess the care and support needs of prisoners, taking account of their wellbeing. NHS England has a responsibility to commission health services delivered through offender health teams which contribute towards safeguarding offenders.

Children and young people

Local Authorities have specific duties under the Children Act 1989 in respect of children in need (s17) and children at risk of significant harm (s47). All those working with adults and children in health, social care and the Voluntary and community services (VCS) have a responsibility for safeguarding children when they become aware of, or identify, a child is at risk of harm. They should do this by following Pan Berkshire Safeguarding Children procedures.

If a child or children is/are causing harm to an adult covered by the adult safeguarding procedures, action should be taken under adult safeguarding procedures, and a referral and close liaison with children’s services should take place.

“Abuse towards parents and other relatives (for example, grandparents, aunts, uncles), some of whom may be adults with care and support needs, can be carried out by adults and by young people and children, some of which can cause serious harm or death. Perpetrators of domestic abuse against older adults – a rapid evidence assessment - ScienceDirect examines existing, published research on the demographic and health characteristics, and the offending behaviours and histories of perpetrators of domestic abuse against adults aged 60 or over and therefore provides a useful lens on the topic of abuse of older adults”.

Young Carer

Section 1 of the Care Act 2014, alongside s96 and s97 of the Children & Families Act 2014, offers a joined up legal framework to identify young carers and parent carers and their support needs. Both Acts have a strong emphasis on outcomes and wellbeing.

Adults who were abused as children

Non-recent abuse (also known as historical abuse) is an allegation of neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse made by or on behalf of someone who is now 18 years or over, relating to an incident which took place when the alleged victim was under 18 years old.

The role of Adult Safeguarding with people who were abused as a child is limited. However, the agencies can direct people to support and help, including to the Police. Should the alleged perpetrator still be working with children or adults with care and support needs, then referral under the Children’s LADO or Adults PIPOT (Managing Allegations Framework) process will need to be considered.