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Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.41

Resident at risk

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Definition
NICE Guideline NG189 - Safeguarding adults in care homes

The resident at the centre of a safeguarding concern, when:
- abuse or neglect is considered or suspected or
- a safeguarding referral has been made to a local authority or
- a section 42 safeguarding enquiry is taking place.

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