June 7, 2023 9.00 am This story is over 18 months old

Alarm bells ring as Lincoln sees surge in adult safeguarding referrals

Complexity and severity of cases cause concern as numbers double

A recent City of Lincoln Council report has raised alarm bells, revealing a more than doubling of adult safeguarding referrals in the past year.

The Protecting Vulnerable People Update, due before the Policy Scrutiny Committee next Tuesday, shows a jump from 69 referrals in 2021-2022 to 154 in 2022-2023.

“The complexity and severity of some cases are concerning. Officers continue to report and process cases effectively and actively contribute to multi-agency responses and support,” the report states.

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