Additional Resources

	London Borough of Bexley Bexley Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT During office hours on telephone: 0203 045 5159 or secure email at: bexleycare.spc@nhs.net (Emergency Duty Team) on 0208 303 7777 - For more information regarding what is available in Bexley visit: https://carehub.bexley.gov.uk/ Self Neglect & HoardingToolkit - Self neglect toolkit [PDF] Modern Slavery Pathway - Bexley’s Referral Pathway For Modern Slavery & London Borough of Bexley Modern Slavery Strategy and Protocol [PDF] Bexley Domestic Abuse Services - https://www.bexleydomesticabuseservices.org.uk Bexley Children's Board - http://www.bexleylscb.org.uk/ The Citizens Advice Bureau - Phone: 01322 517 150; Website: www.bexleycab.org.uk
	Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (Mental Health) During office hours (Intake & Liaison Team) on 01322 356 100; Out of Hours (Urgent Advice Line) on 0845 608 0525
	London Metropolitan Police - Bexley Where the concern may also be a crime you can report this to the MPS. In an emergency, always dial 999, or for non-emergencies call 101. You can also report crimes online, in police stations, or call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. For more information on what to expect from the Police regarding Autism click here: Autism Booklet for Police Officers [PDF] British Transport Police Mental Health Team Suicide prevention - http://www.btp.police.uk/safety_on_the_railway/
	Bexley Clinical Commissioning Group Civic offices \| 2 Watling Street \| Bexleyheath \| Kent DA6 7AT Email: bexccg.contactus@nhs.net
	Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust NHS Trust Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Stadium Road, London SE18 4QH - Phone: 020 8836 6000
	Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust NHS Trust Hospital, Darent Valley Hospital Darenth Wood Road, Dartford DA2 8DA Phone: 01322 428100

http://www.healthwatchbexley.co.uk/home -

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For more information regarding Home Office, Immigration and Visa Status please use -

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

Please see the link for European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) which came in on 30 March 2019:

www.gov.uk/guidance/status-of-eu-nationals-in-the-uk-what-you-need-to-know

Bexley Council partners can use the CO- Local Authority Stencil V5 form & send to: EvidenceandEnquiryWorkflow@homeoffice.gov.uk to request clients immigration status for Bexley cases only.

Please see link for organisations who can help EU nationals with vulnerabilities apply to the EUSS. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-community-support-for-vulnerable-citizens?utm_source=6e62327d-e786-40b9-9884-c8c17726082a&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate

National and Regional Information and Guidance

Pan London Safeguarding Procedures - The updated procedures support the introduction of the Care Act 2014 and lays the foundation for change in the way that care and support is provided to adults, encouraging greater self-determination, so people maintain independence and have real choice (ADASS, 12.02.16)

Social Care Institute of Excellence - Provides excellent information for professionals and workforce regarding the Care Act 2014; including: Housing, Social Care, Health requirements under the new legislation. Website: www.scie.org.uk

Care Quality Commission - Phone: 03000 616 161 or email enquires.london@cqc.org.uk

Action on Elder Abuse - Phone: 0808 808 8141

Mencap Whistle-blowing Helpline - Phone: 0800 724 725; Website: www.mencap.org.uk

Modern Slavery Helpline - Phone: 0800 0121 700; Website: www.modernslavery.co.uk

The Forced Marriage Unit - Phone: 0207 008 0151; Website: www.fco.gov.uk/forcedmarriage

Victim Support Helpline - Phone: 0845 3030 900; Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk

Health and Safety Executive - Website: www.hse.gov.uk

Office of Public Guardian - Phone: 0207 664 7734; Website: www.justice.org.uk

Public Concern at Work - Phone: 0207 404 6609; Website: www.pcaw.co.uk

Stop Hate UK - Phone: 0800 138 1625 (24 hour Helpline); Website: www.stophateuk.org

Financial Abuse and Scams: Guidance for Councillors, Directors, Managers and Social Work Practitioners - top-tips-financial-abuse-and-scams

FGM Statutory Guidance - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/multi-agency-statutory-guidance-on-female-genital-mutilation

Useful Contact Details / Available Downloads

London Borough of Bexley

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (Mental Health)

London Metropolitan Police - Bexley

Bexley Clinical Commissioning Group

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

For more information regarding Home Office, Immigration and Visa Status please use -

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

Please see the link for European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) which came in on 30 March 2019:

www.gov.uk/guidance/status-of-eu-nationals-in-the-uk-what-you-need-to-know

Bexley Council partners can use the CO- Local Authority Stencil V5 form & send to: EvidenceandEnquiryWorkflow@homeoffice.gov.uk to request clients immigration status for Bexley cases only.

Other Safeguarding Links