What to do if you’re worried
an adult is being abused
Member of staff has concerns
about the welfare of an adult
Discuss concerns with the
person’s GP
and/or
Practice Safeguarding Lead
And/or:
CCG Safeguarding Adults Team,
01903708001
Email: CWSCCG.safeguarding@nhs.net
If still concerned
Refer to Adults’
CarePoint on
01243 642121
IF in immediate risk of
danger call 999
and/or call Sussex Police
(24 hours)
Follow up referral in writing
within 24 hours
(preferably using the secure online form,
available from www.westsussex.gov.uk –
search “adult safeguarding alert form”)
Share information with
multi-agency team*
For GPs and
Practice Staff
*Including, where relevant, Social Worker, Care
Team, Home Manager, CCG Safeguarding Team and
other practice staff
Revised: July 2014