During these unprecedented times safeguarding our most vulnerable and at risk adults in Southampton has never been more important. The Southampton Safeguarding Adults Board is continuing to work in partnership to ensure an effective and timely response to safeguarding issues remain a priority during this crisis. On this page you will find links to local and national guidance and resources to support you as an individual, community member or practitioner.
Remember….STAY home, Protect the NHS, Save LIVES
Local guidance and support for Southampton Residents
Safeguarding Adults information poster – how to access and contact Southampton Adult Social Care Connect Single Point of Access (Safeguarding Adults)
Safeguarding Adults in Isolation information – Advice for Southampton residents and practitioners for safeguarding adults who are self isolating
Southampton City Council Information
- Adult Social Care FAQ – Direct Payments, Residential Care and Community Support Packages
- Service Updates – core council services, benefits and staying well at home
- Covid-19 Comunity Support Hub – if you are vulnerable or in critical need and are unable to identify family, friends or someone in your communnity to support you please contact the Southampton City Council COVID-19 Community Support Hub on the dedicated helpline number 023 8083 4800
SO:Linked Community Support Directory – online directory of support available in Southampton area
Solent Mind – A guide to your wellbeing and Coronavirus plus access to a special Coronavirus helpline for anyone struggling with their mental health at this time
Hampshire Police – information on policing response to Coronavirus plus how to report a crime online
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service – Safe and Well Check Services for anhone who may have concerns about themselves or others with regard to risk of harm from fire
National Guidance and Advice
UK Government advice and Update on COVID-19
Responding to COVID-19: The Ethical Framework for Adult Social Care (Dept of H&SC Guidance)
Coronavirus (COVID-19); looking after people who lack mental capacity guidance (UK Government)
NHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and symptom checker
Easy read guide to Coronavirus (MENCAP)
Support for Victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse (UK Government) – includes national and local helplines
SCIE – Safeguarding Adults during the Coronavirus crisis – guidance for practitioners
Guidance note for Coronavirus Act and SEND 1st April 2020 – 39 Essex Chambers
Friends Against Scams Free E Learning – including specific information on Coronavirus scams
Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Coronavirus advice – 39 Essex Chambers
Advice for Parents when your child is unwell – RCPCH and Healthier together