Stage 1 and 2
1.Identification of a Safeguarding Concern.
2. Safeguarding referral submitted to the Local Authority.
Stage 3
3.Local Authority coordinate more detailed enquiry, fact finding and information
gathering process begins.
Stage 4 and 5
4. Analysis of fact finding and information gathering process.
5.Agree outcome decision following fact finding and information gathering
process.
Stage 6
6. Findings of investigation used to decide whether to close the Safeguarding
Adults Concern or progress to further safeguarding activity.
Summary - Safeguarding Adult Referral Process