Decision details
Communication and Media Protocol (Safeguarding)
PDF 29 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
B&NES Local Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) made up of a range of statutory, voluntary and independent agencies identified the need for a multi-agency communication and media protocol to be agreed and implemented by Board members. The LSAB requested that communication leads from statutory agencies liaise and develop a joint working approach to media responses in respect of safeguarding adults. The LSAB have approved the attached protocol and now seeking cabinet approval.
Decision:
(1) To AGREE that the Local Safeguarding Adults Board should adopt the proposed Communications and Media Protocol.
Reasons for the decision:
The multi-agency protocol sets out clear arrangements, practice guidance and training needed for LSAB member agencies regarding managing safeguarding cases which might attract media attention. The implementation of the protocol will ensure that media presentations are coordinated appropriately.
Alternative options considered:
None
Report author: Lesley Hutchinson
Publication date: 11/08/2011
Date of decision: 10/08/2011
Decided at meeting: 10/08/2011 - Cabinet
Effective from: 19/08/2011
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