title: Implementation and outcomes of a new safeguarding pathway for vulnerable adults presenting to sexual health services.
abstract: Adult safeguarding is the process of protecting vulnerable adults from harm or exploitation. In 2014, our sexual health clinic implemented a new adult safeguarding pathway, including an adult safeguarding proforma, an electronic database and a monthly adult safeguarding meeting. We conducted a retrospective case note review of patients entered onto the safeguarding database and found that greater numbers of adults were identified as vulnerable following the introduction of this pathway. Many required referral for onward support, highlighting the importance of robust safeguarding procedures in a sexual health setting.
authors.affiliation: Kings College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Nisha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mody
authors.affiliation: Kings College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kirby
authors.affiliation: Kings College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Patrice
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Grech
authors.affiliation: Kings College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Hermione
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.affiliation: Kings College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Frances
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.affiliation: Kings College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Lorette
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Runacres
authors.affiliation: Kings College Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hamlyn
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D006296:Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D060386:Sex Workers; D000074384:Sexual Health / Q000592:standards*; D035862:Vulnerable Populations; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Europe; adult safeguarding; prevention; screening; sex workers; women