Safeguarding

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises.

Group Safeguarding Declaration

What Safeguarding means/raising concerns as a member of the public

Safeguarding Children

Safeguarding children and promoting their welfare includes:

  • Protecting them from maltreatment or things that are bad for their health or development.
  • Making sure they grow up in circumstances that allow safe and effective care.

If you are worried about any child and think they may be a victim of neglect or abuse, please follow this link: Reporting a child safeguarding concern.

Safeguarding Adult

Safeguarding adults includes:

  • Protecting their rights to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.
  • People and organisations working together to prevent the risk of abuse or neglect, and to stop them from happening.
  • Making sure people’s wellbeing is promoted, taking their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs into account.

If you suspect a vulnerable adult is suffering from neglect or abuse, please follow think link: Report an adult safeguarding concern.

Safeguarding Declaration July 2025 To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.
Safeguarding Statement of Intent – 2021-2024To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.
Modern Slavery Statement 2021-2024To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.

Safeguarding Structure & Governance Accountability

Safeguarding team structure To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.
Safeguarding Governance Accountability To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.

External Links

PREVENT

Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Partnership

Steps 2 Change