Housing Management Safeguarding Policy

Overview

The Housing Management Safeguarding Policy is currently under review, as the existing version was published in 2019 and requires an update. Kensington and Chelsea Council has proposed several changes, summarised below, and we are seeking residents' feedback through a survey to further refine and improve the policy.

Safeguarding adults and children is both a statutory duty and a key priority for Kensington and Chelsea Council. The Housing Management Safeguarding Policy provides a framework to protect vulnerable individuals, promote well-being, and prevent abuse and neglect.

Key Updates to the Policy

• Improved Structure: Sections have been reorganised for better clarity and flow.
• Refined Language: Adjustments to align with formal policy language.
• Consistent Terminology: Replacing "We" with RBKC throughout the document.
• Streamlined Abuse Definitions: The Types of Abuse section has been made more concise and updated to reflect current guidance.
• Updated References: Linked documents have been replaced with the most recent versions.
• New Content:
  • A dedicated section on Suicide Prevention.
  • Additional guidance on the Mental Capacity Act.
  • Contact details for reporting safeguarding concerns.
  • Clarification on who from Housing Management attends the Safeguarding Adults Board.
  • Inclusion of a Related Documents section for ease of reference. 

Safeguading Policy

Why your views matter

This consultation aims to gather community feedback on the proposed updates to ensure the policy remains effective, comprehensive, and aligned with residents' needs.

Please share your thoughts via the survey—your feedback will help shape a stronger safeguarding framework for our borough.

 If you require assistance in another language or a paper copy of the survey sent to you please email housingconsult@rbkc.gov.uk.