Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

The action taken or instigated by the local authority in response to a concern that abuse or neglect may be taking place. An enquiry could range from a conversation with the adult to a more formal multi-agency plan or course of action. Safeguarding enquiries can include cases of domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, modern slavery and self-neglect. There are two types of safeguarding enquiry: 1. Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries 2. Other Safeguarding Enquiries Safeguarding Enquiries are a subset of Safeguarding Concerns. If a Concern is raised and it then leads to an Enquiry, the case should be recorded as a Concern and then as an Enquiry.