Safeguarding Summary

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This policy applies to

• All staff, volunteers, associates, and anyone representing HomeBridge.
• All service users, including tenants, landlords, and referring partners.

Recognising and Reporting Concerns

Concerns may include:

Neglect or self-neglect

Physical, emotional, or financial abuse

Exploitation or coercion

Concerns about welfare, mental health, or tenancy-related risks

All concerns will be recorded and escalated to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) promptly.

Designated Safeguarding Lead:

Contact: DSL@homebridge.org.uk

The DSL is responsible for responding to concerns, making referrals (if required), and maintaining safeguarding records.

Working with Partners

HomeBridge cooperates with:

• Local authority safeguarding teams
• Housing departments
• Support and welfare agencies
• to ensure a coordinated response to safeguarding issues.

Where immediate danger or harm is suspected, we will contact emergency services or local safeguarding authorities without delay.

Training and Awareness

All representatives of HomeBridge receive safeguarding awareness training appropriate to their role.

We encourage an open, supportive culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Confidentiality

Information relating to safeguarding concerns is shared only on a need-to-know basis and always in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Review

This policy is reviewed annually or sooner if legislation or organisational needs change.

Full policy available upon request

Last review: October 2025