If you believe your concern is an emergency, or if someone is in immediate danger, phone 999.
If you have concerns about the behaviour of someone in a position of trust (PiPOT) working in Trafford, you should report it immediately.
A position of trust refers to anyone who has responsibility for or influence over the wellbeing of adults, particularly those who may be vulnerable.
This includes:
- Social care workers
- Personal assistants
- Healthcare professionals
- Volunteers and support workers
- Managers or supervisors in care settings
Report a concern
For immediate concerns about the adult at risk, email adultsafeguardinghub@trafford.gov.uk
To report a concern about a professional in a position of trust complete the PiPOT notification form. Email completed forms to PiPoT@trafford.gov.uk.
Download PIPOT notification form
You can also contact the team for guidance and advice.
Information sharing and consent
The person in a position of trust should be informed that the allegation against them is being shared with the PIPOT Lead.
Where possible, consent should be gained to share their details. Unless by sharing this information it puts the adult at risk or a child in danger.
The grounds for not telling the person include:
- putting an adult at risk or a child in danger
- there is a risk the person will self-harm
- there is a risk to the professional who was telling the person they are making a disclosure
If the person does not consent to the sharing of their information, a notification can still be considered. Where it is believed there is:
- a safeguarding concern for an adult with care and support needs
- the sharing of the information is in the public's interest
What happens next
After you report a concern, you will receive confirmation that it has been received and be advised of the next steps.
All reports are handled seriously, confidentially, and promptly to help protect vulnerable adults.
Examples of concerns
You should report a situation where an adult may be at risk, including:
- Abuse
- Neglect or poor care
- Financial exploitation
- Bullying, harassment or intimidation
- Breaking professional boundaries
- Criminal activity affecting someone in care
If you are not sure, it is always better to report your concerns.
If you are concerned about a care provider within Trafford
If you are concerned about the behaviour of care staff supporting adults at risk, or believe that an adult is at risk of harm, contact us immediately.
Call 0161 912 5135 (Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm) or 0161 912 2020 outside these hours.
You can also email adultsafeguardinghub@trafford.gov.uk
If the person is working with children, you must immediately make a referral to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). Contact the Trafford Children's First Response on 0161 912 5125 or use the online referral process.
If you are not sure, it is always better to report your concerns.
Trafford Strategic Safeguarding Partnership
The Trafford Strategic Safeguarding Partnership is a multi-agency partnership that brings together local organisations, including Trafford Council, police and health services, to protect adults at risk of abuse or neglect in Trafford. Find out more.
The partnership provides a PiPOT framework and process which has been designed to manage cases where allegations have been made against a person in a position of trust.
The guidance applies to the local authority, all partner agencies and commissioned local authorities' relevant partners, and those providing care and support services.