THEOLDBEAR SAMPLE RESOURCE — SAFEGUARDING
First-response checklist (manager / coordinator)

When a concern is raised:
1. Immediate safety — Is the person safe now? Who is staying with them?
2. Facts vs allegation — Record what was reported, by whom, when, and witness names (no investigation narrative in the first note).
3. Medical / urgent care — Does this need999 or GP same day?
4. Internal line — Notify safeguarding lead / on-call per your policy.
5. Local authority — Referral threshold met? If unsure, seek advice from your safeguarding adults/children lead.
6. Chronology — Start a dated chronology; avoid duplicate conflicting accounts.
7. Staff welfare — Support for the notifier and any staff involved.
8. Restrictive practice — If physical intervention occurred, capture what, how long, de-brief, and whether a formal RP review is required.

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