Carers

Within the Safeguarding Adults process we acknowledge the importance of the role and responsibilities of carers.

Although caring for someone can be very rewarding, for some it can be both demanding and rewarding. Sunderland’s Safeguarding Adults procedures recognise that all carers are individuals who need different levels of help and support at different times. It is important that the wishes, feelings and needs of the carer are identified and taken into account.

Whilst the ultimate aim of the Safeguarding Adults procedures is to ensure that the person who is seen as vulnerable is supported and interventions put in place to keep them safe, it is also important to note that carers can sometimes be vulnerable too.

More information link below

Link to Section 2: Multi-Agency Practice Guidance; page B71 “Involvement of carers in the safeguarding Adult Process”.