81 Information sharing between SAB members is governed by GDPR and reinforced by the local Data Sharing Agreements in place under the new Dorset Pledge. This enables the legal and secure exchange of personal information between partner organisations that have a common obligation or desire to provide services within the community The Dorset Pledge is concerned with safeguarding adults and the specific information that needs to be shared to ensure it is effective. The Dorset Pledge sets out the detail through which information can be shared under certain circumstances and the lack of such a local agreement must never be a reason for not sharing information, under GDPR rules, that could help a professional to deliver services to an adult. The below organisations are signed up to the Dorset Pledge; is between members of the BCP and Dorset SABs, the CSP and Children’s Services and: BCP Council (including representation from Housing) NHS Dorset Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Dorset Council Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Dorset Police Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Community Rehabilitation Company NHS England University Hospitals Dorset Third Sector organisations For more information on Dorset Pledge and the organisations that are signed up to it visit: Dorset Pledge – Our Dorset The following additional organisations will, from time to time, have a relevant part to play in safeguarding and some SARs: Care Quality Commission Coroner’s Office Office of the Public Guardian Professional Regulatory Body Border Agency Other housing associations throughout Dorset and BCP Hospitals and local authorities that border the county of Dorset Private health and social care providers not listed above. Each organisation is obliged to nominate a lead person for information sharing. 3. Safeguarding practice The aim is always to promote the safety and wellbeing of the adult at risk of potential or actual harm. The secure exchange of information where necessary, to ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of Adults across Dorset and BCP, will greatly help. The common purpose is to: seek immediate protection for an adult through referral to another service. make a referral to agencies who might take action against alleged or known perpetrators. provide a framework for the secure and confidential sharing of personal information between partner organisations. This agreement can include sharing the name of care providers where there are concerns that there is a risk of harm to adults at risk.
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