Children
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Raise a concern about a child
How to raise a concern about the welfare of a child if you think they are being harmed, abused or neglected.
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West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership
Help to keep children and young people in our county safe.
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Early help
Guidance for professionals on getting early help for young people and their families.
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SEND information for professionals
Information, advice and forms for professionals.
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Pause West Sussex
Support for women who have experienced or risk repeated removal of children from their care.
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Referrals to the Psychological Hub
How social workers and professionals can refer children, young people and families for specialist support.
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Multi-Agency Mental Health and Education Triage (MAMHET)
A partnership panel that has triage discussions to plan for children at risk of suicide or self-harm.
Adults
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Raise a concern about an adult
What to do if you think an adult is being harmed, abused or neglected.
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Raise an issue about the quality of a care service
How professionals or care providers can report issues with the quality of a service which do not meet safeguarding thresholds.
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West Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board
Visit the WSSAB website to find out about the different organisations working to safeguard adults.
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Adult safeguarding guidance for professionals
Key documents and guidance for professionals working in adult protection.
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Adult social care assessments
Refer an adult for an assessment of their social care needs.
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Adults' policies and procedures
Social care policies and procedures for Adults' Services.
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Information on DoLS and how to apply for authorisation.
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Public health information for professionals
Guidance for professionals working in public health.
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Make an Independent Advocacy referral
Advice for professionals wanting to refer an individual for an Independent Advocate under the Care Act.
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West Sussex Telecare Service
Information for health and social care professionals who refer to the West Sussex Technology Enabled Care service.
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Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
Find information and resources of the current and future health, care and wellbeing needs of the local population.
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Infection Prevention and Control
View information on Infection Prevention and Control on the Provider Zone of West Sussex Connect to Support.