Safeguarding Adults Procedures

44 PPO (Police, Prison and Probation Ombudsman) The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is appointed by the Home Secretary and is an independent point of appeal for prisoners and those supervised by the Probation Service. It will take appeals from offenders and ex-offenders who are not satisfied with the handling of a complaint by the Prison Service, a prison or the National Probation Service. People in positions of trust (PiPoT) This refers to a person, whether an employee, volunteer or student, paid or unpaid who works with or cares for adults with care and support needs. Prevent - This refers to a programme which is part of the U.K. Counter Terrorism Act 2015 Protection of Freedoms Act (2012) An Act which addresses safeguarding vulnerable groups, criminal records etc. amending the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006) and introducing the Disclosure and Barring Service (replacing the previous vetting and barring scheme). Public interest a decision about what is in the public interest needs to be made by balancing the rights of the adult to privacy with the rights of others or society to protection. QAF (Quality Assessment Framework) was introduced in 2003 and sets out the standards expected in the delivery of Supporting People services. SAB (Safeguarding Adults Board) the SAB represents various organisations in a local authority who are involved in adult safeguarding. Safeguarding Plan a risk management plan aimed at removing or minimising risk to the person and others who may be affected if it is not possible to remove the risk altogether. It will need to be monitored, reviewed and amended/revised as circumstances arise and develop. Safeguarding Adults Practitioner the member of staff in the Local Authority who will have oversight for and monitor the safeguarding enquiry and Plan about an allegation of abuse, harm or neglect. The SAP may also be a nominated enquirer and may lead in some circumstances. Safe Lives a national charity supporting a strong multi-agency response to domestic violence. The DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment and Honour-based violence) risk identification checklist (RIC) was developed by Safer Live and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). SAR (Safeguarding Adults Review) a review of the practice of agencies involved in a safeguarding matter. An SAR is commissioned by the Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) when a serious incident(s) of adult abuse takes place or is suspected. The aim is for agencies and individuals to learn lessons to improve the way they work. SIRI (serious incident requiring investigation) a term used by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) in its national framework for serious incidents in the National Health Service (NHS) requiring investigation. It is defined as an incident that occurred in relation to NHS- funded services resulting in serious harm or unexpected or avoidable death of one or more patients, staff, visitors or members of the public. SVGA (Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act) (2006) to make provision in connection with the protection of children and vulnerable adults (also known as adults with care and support needs). The Act provides the legislative framework for Vetting and Barring Scheme, put into place by the Independent Safeguarding Authority. Vital interest a term used in the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998 to permit sharing of information where it is critical to prevent serious harm or distress, or in life-threatening situations.