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Safeguarding Adults Collection (SAC)

Dataset

Summary

Reference Code:
DAPB2172
Type:
Collections
Care Settings:
Social care
Publication Date:
01 April 2021

Contact Point

Documentation

Description:
The Safeguarding Adults Collection (SAC) records details about safeguarding activity for adults aged 18 and over in England, reported to, or identified by, Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs or local authorities). The collection includes demographic information about the adults at risk and details of the incidents that have been alleged. The SAC is an updated version of the Safeguarding Adults Return (SAR) which collected safeguarding data for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 reporting periods.

Review & Status

Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authority 1

Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012