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Safeguarding referral

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Safeguarding referral

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NICE Guideline NG189 - Safeguarding adults in care homes

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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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