Decision details

To consider the outcome of the Audit from January 2015 and adoption of updated Safeguarding Policy

(1)        That the summary of the findings of the Section 11 and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Audits, as submitted to Essex Safeguarding Children and Adults Boards in January 2015, be noted; and

(2)        That the introduction of the Care Act 2014 (for adults with needs of care and support) with increased duties for local authorities be noted; and

(3)        That the Council’s revised Safeguarding Policy and Procedures be adopted.