Staying safe

Harrow's Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB)

How to report safeguarding concerns about a vulnerable adult

If you are concerned that a person is at immediate risk of harm call 999

For non-emergencies contact Safeguarding Adults Services if you are concerned about:

  • the safety or well-being of an adult in Harrow
  • an adult in Harrow who has suffered abuse or neglect

Contact details

Tel: 020 8420 9453

Tel (Out of hours): 020 8424 0999

Email: safeguarding.adults@harrow.gov.uk 

If you need guidance on what information to send, you can use the Safeguarding Adults Referral Form

The HSAB does not provide direct adult safeguarding services

Harrow's Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) is a multi-agency partnership. It is made up of a wide range of statutory, independent and voluntary agencies and organisations.

These all work together to keep adults safe from the risk of abuse, harm or exploitation; particularly those who are most at risk.

Our Vision for Harrow is a place where all people are safe and free from harm and abuse. Safeguarding is everyone's business.

Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) Referrals & Procedures

The Safeguarding Adult Review Referral Form below is to be used in line with information contained in s.44 of the Care Act (2014).

This form should only be completed when:

  • it is suspected that an adult with care and support needs has died as a result of known or suspected serious abuse or neglect; or
  • is still alive and has suffered known or suspected serious abuse and neglect and concerns may be held about how local agencies have worked to safeguard that adult.

Before you complete the form, you should discuss the notification with the HSAB Board Member for your organisation (If your agency is a board member). They should help ensure that the form is completed appropriately.

Download the HSAB Safeguarding Adult Review Referral Form

After receiving the form, the HSAB will consider whether SAR threshold criteria are met for an Independent Safeguarding Adult Review. The aim of this is to obtain learning and identify how to prevent an adult from suffering similar harm in future.

Publications - Safeguarding Adult Reviews

HSAB Strategy, Policies & Procedures

Newsletters

Annual reports

Minutes

Further reading