Overview of this section

Within this section practitioners will find:

• the safeguarding practice principles underpinning legislation, guidance and the procedures;
• detail of a person-centred approach;
• what practitioners require from an effective safeguarding system;
• definitions of adults at risk of abuse and neglect as outlined in the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014;
• the safeguarding process: an overview which describes different ways practitioners can protect adults at risk from abuse and neglect;
• a summary of prevention and early help to address any emerging concerns.