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Safeguarding referral

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Safeguarding referral

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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NICE Guideline NG189 - Safeguarding adults in care homes

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As outlined in this guideline, if abuse or neglect is suspected this must be reported to the local authority. This is called making a safeguarding referral.
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