top of page

Section 42 Safeguarding

​

​

Data descriptor

of

Section 42 Safeguarding

NHS Digital

from

ASC Collections Data Dictionary (Beta v1.3)

Click here to see the source of this definition
Those enquiries where an adult meets ALL of the Section 42 criteria. The criteria are: (a) the adult has needs for care AND support (whether or not the authority is meeting any of those needs) AND (b) the adult is experiencing, or is at risk of, abuse or neglect AND (c) as a result of those needs is unable to protect himself or herself against the abuse or neglect or the risk of it.
Click here to comment on this definition

If a flag appears next to this message, click on it to see others' comments about this definition

See discussion

​

Synonym of
Not to be confused with
See other terms relating to
Use instead of
Parent of
Consider using instead
Child of

Comment on definitions of

Section 42 Safeguarding

Thanks for submitting!

bottom of page