EVERYONE HAS A  RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFEGUARDING ADULTS, CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE  

If you are concerned that a child or adult is being or could be harmed ( eg. abuse, neglect, domestic violence, self neglect, health and safety:
1. If it's an emergency please contact 999 and always take steps to ensure the immediate safety of yourself and others.
2. Record your concern in as much detail as possible as soon as possible (no later than 2 working days) and follow the Safeguarding flow chart in our  Safeguarding Policy ​
3. Seek advice from one of our safeguarding leads but do not let this delay you in taking action to make the situation safe.
 Our Safeguarding leads are Jeannie Tweedie (Director), Liz  Anderson or Melissa Day (Trustees) or Sarah Nutall(Volunteers Administrator). Contact details in the above policy.  You can also seek the advice of the chair of Trustees Steve Wells.

"Any concerns need to be reported in as much detail as possible, as soon as possible, in writing (no later than 2 working days)... "
Afghan Bridging Hotel
For safeguarding concerns in the hotel as well as following the procedure above it is good practice to share information about your concerns with the Elmbridge Borough Council staff who work in the hotel. Do not let this delay you from taking action but please share relevant information about risks to/concerns about the people they are working with (unless doing so would compromise a police investigation or could put someone at increased risk of harm)
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