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  • Whistleblowing

    Whistleblowing is the raising of a concern, either within the workplace or externally, about a danger, risk, malpractice or wrongdoing, which affects others. If you have a safeguarding concern you can and should advise CarePoint on 01243 642121 and/or police as appropriate. The whistleblowing proc...

  • Cost of living

    The rising cost of living can impact people in a wide variety of ways. If you are in need of support to manage the rising cost of living, you can access advice and practical support through West Sussex County Council. West Sussex County Council can provide advice, practical support, and signpostin...

  • Terms of use

    The following Terms and Conditions apply to this site:: Throughout these Terms and Conditions as a user or prospective user of the Site or the Services (as defined below) you are referred to as “You” or are described as “A User” or “The User”. By accessing or using the Site you the User are consen...

  • Types of abuse

    Abuse or neglect can take many forms. Find out more about each type below. Physical abuse Causing someone physical harm, for example by hitting, pushing or kicking them, misusing medication, causing someone to be burnt or scalded, controlling what someone eats, restraining someone inappropriately ...

  • Privacy policy

    People Places Lives Ltd (“PPL” or “we”) operates a number of websites on behalf of local authorities. PPL respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice (together with our terms of use and any other documents referred to in it) will inform you as to ho...

  • Animations

    On this page Tricky Friends Hidden Harms Tricky Friends 'Tricky Friends' is a short animation originally developed by Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board. The animation explains what a good friendship looks like, when friendships might be harmful, and how you can access support if your friendships ...

  • Concerns about a child

    If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, or you think a child is being harmed, abused or neglected, the best way to report your concerns is to make a safeguarding referral using the online safeguarding referral form on the West Sussex County Council website. The online form is the best w...

  • Reporting modern slavery

    Modern slavery includes slavery, human trafficking, forced and compulsory labour and domestic servitude. Traffickers and slave masters use whatever means they have at their disposal to coerce, deceive and force individuals into a life of abuse, servitude and inhumane treatment. A large number of a...

  • Contact us

    Please note that the following contact details should not be used to raise a safeguarding concern. You can find information about how to raise a safeguarding concern on our 'Raise a concern' webpages . If you would like more information about the work of the Safeguarding Adults Board, you can cont...

  • Our Board Support Team

    To support the Board to achieve its Strategic Plan and focus on the Board's priorities, we have a team of Board support staff. Board Support Team Manager The Board Support Team Manager has oversight and manages the work of the Board. This includes facilitating a multi-agency approach to Board busi...