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Resident at risk

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Resident at risk

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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NICE Guideline NG189 - Safeguarding adults in care homes

The resident at the centre of a safeguarding concern, when: - abuse or neglect is considered or suspected or - a safeguarding referral has been made to a local authority or - a section 42 safeguarding enquiry is taking place.

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