Safeguarding Adults

Haringey
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Under Review — this page was due to be reviewed by Wednesday, 09 October 2024. The information shown here may be outdated.

Visit the NCL Adult Safeguarding topic page for regional/national information and resources, and for details of the Haringey safeguarding professionals.

Safeguarding adults means protecting the health and wellbeing of adults at risk, enabling them to live safely, free from abuse and neglect. An 'adult at risk' is someone who may be in need of help because they have care and support needs. 

See also Mental Capacity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

An adult at risk is a person aged 18+ who:

  • has care and support needs, and
  • is experiencing or is at risk of abuse or neglect, and
  • is unable to protect themselves against the abuse or neglect.

How to Refer

Haringey Council Safeguarding Adults Referral and Advice Line

020 8489 1400

Call the number above to make a referral/seek advice.

If an adult is immediate danger, you should always phone 999.

Out of Hours

020 8489 0000

Out of hours, all the number above to make a referral/seek advice.

If an adult is immediate danger, you should always phone 999.

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Complete the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) e-form – Haringey and send to mashreferral@haringey.gov.uk

If you have any trouble completing the form, contact the First Response team via email to firstresponseteam@haringey.gov.uk and they will help you.

Where to find the form

  • Haringey: HAR Global Documents > Social folder

Service Feedback

Haringey Council Safeguarding Adults

firstresponseteam@haringey.gov.uk 020 8489 1400

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Review date: Wednesday, 09 October 2024