Safeguarding is about making sure that children and vulnerable adults are safe from harm such as neglect or abuse. Pharmacists and pharmacy teams have a duty to report any concerns they have about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult (e.g. someone with a learning disability, mental ill health or dementia).

Safeguarding pocket guide for health professionals

This handy two-sided visual pocket guide includes tips on what to look out for and what action to take if you suspect someone may be at risk of abuse or neglect.

CPPE safeguarding training

CPPE run Level 2 e-learning modules and an e-assessment on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, which meet the requirements of Quality Payments. You can print a certificate as evidence of completion.

They also run workshops. Click here for details and dates.

Safeguarding Resource Pack for primary care professionals in Greater Manchester (2014)

This resource pack includes vital information for pharmacists and pharmacy teams, including key contacts and flowcharts in your local area for any safeguarding queries or concerns. It has full guidance on your duties and responsibilities and useful tools and checklists so you can audit your safeguarding practices and ensure you are compliant.

Local Children and Adult Safeguarding Board Websites

Local safeguarding websites are a useful source of information on local safeguarding procedures. They include:

• Child protection procedures
• Information for professionals, carers, children and young people, and vulnerable adults
• Published Serious Case Reviews
• Training and development opportunities
• What to do – and who to contact – if you are concerned about someone

Local safeguarding websites: Children

Local safeguarding websites: Vulnerable adults