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16.1

The
Service Manager, Safeguarding Quality Assurance introduced the
report which updated the Committee on the progress of the MASH
since implementation and the Sheffield safeguarding board annual
report.

16.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health
and Social Care Policy Committee:-

Note
the progress made with implementing the Adult MASH.
Endorse the Sheffield Adult Safeguarding Board Annual
Report.
Endorse the approach to Quality Assurance of Adult
Safeguarding.

16.3

Reasons for Decision

16.3.1

Endorsing the Annual Report demonstrates Sheffield City Council
support for all the activities undertaken by the Sheffield Adult
Safeguarding Partnership Board during 2023 to 2024

16.3.2

In
endorsing the progress made by Adult MASH and ways of working, this
recognises the good practice in place to manage risks and work
towards outcomes for adults being abused or neglected with care and
support needs in Sheffield.

16.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

16.4.1

Alternative Option 1: To
not Deliver a MASH. This option would mean Adults would be in a
position to meet the demand of the incoming volume of work and
would not be able fulfil our statutory duties. Prior to MASH and
where the MASH had less staff at the start of 2024 there was a need
to seek agency resource. Having agency teams in place is more
expensive and inefficient with training for staff required before
they can perform their duties. Additionally, this would create
further risk of people living with abuse or neglect and mitigations
not in place.

16.4.2

Alternative Option 2: To not provide an
Annual Report. An Annual report by the Safeguarding Adults
Partnership Board is a statutory requirement.