Safeguarding
Protecting vulnerable people in Lincolnshire
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) works with health service providers and a range of other local partner organisations in the county to ensure that all Lincolnshire vulnerable/at risk adult and children are protected. We are responsible for ensuring all of the services we commission are safe and effective. We ensure that safeguarding is everyone’s business by working closely with many different people and organisations in Lincolnshire.
Please see our Safeguarding Strategy 2023 -2026.
If you have a concern or would like further information please follow the appropriate links below.
- Concern about an adult
- Concern about a child
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Referral forms and links for Lincolnshire and neighbouring areas
Making a Safeguarding Referral
Reference guide for Lincolnshire GP’s (including bordering areas)
Please refer to this NHS guide for all contact details: Safeguarding - NHS Safeguarding.
Remember if there is immediate risk of harm or danger - call 999.
If you are uncertain which area to refer to, use this POSTCODE CHECKER
Concern about a Child
Concern about a Vulnerable Adult
Lincolnshire
01522 782111 (M-F 8-6)
01522 782333 (out of hours)
Referral form found on Ardens
01522 782155 (M-F 8-6)
01522 782333 (out of hours)
Nottinghamshire
0300 5008090 (M-F 9-5)
0300 4564546 (out of hours)
0300 5008080
Cambridgeshire
0345 045 5203
0345 0455202 (M-F 9-5)
01733 234724 (out of hours)
Peterborough
MASH enquiries: 01733 864170
Professional Consultation Line: 01733 864180
Emergency Team: 01733 234724
01733 747474, option 4 (M-F 9-5)
01733 234724 (out of hours)
Norfolk
Children’s Advice and Duty Service: 0344 800 8021
0344 800 8020
Leicestershire
0116 3050005
0116 3050004
01163050888 (out of hours)
Rutland
01572 758407
0116 3050005 (out of hours)
01572 758341
0116 454 1004 (out of hours)
North Lincolnshire
01724 296500
01724 296555 (out of hours)
01724 297000
North East Lincolnshire
01472 326292
01472 256256
*This document contains live links, correct as of August 2025. Please note that these are subject to change, please refer to the NHS guide contact details: Safeguarding - NHS Safeguarding.
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Domestic abuse
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic abuse resources – Professional resources (lincolnshire.gov.uk)
- Multi Agency Domestic Abuse Framework for Information Sharing and Governance - Professional resources (lincolnshire.gov.uk)
- MARAC resources – Professional resources (lincolnshire.gov.uk)
- Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance
- Domestic Abuse
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Mental capacity guidance and resources
- Lincolnshire Safeguarding Adults Board – Mental Capacity Act - Lincolnshire County Council
- Legal Services Lincolnshire – Adult social care - Lincolnshire County Council
- Adult social care providers – Professional resources (lincolnshire.gov.uk)
- Mental Capacity Act Guidance (cqc.org.uk)
- VoiceAbility | Lincolnshire
- Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Understanding Deprivation of Liberty at Home or within Supported Living
- Lincolnshire Safeguarding Adults Board – Mental Capacity Act - Lincolnshire County Council
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Training and resources
Resources
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Lincolnshire safeguarding reviews, policies and documents
https://lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/documents/strategies-and-plans/safeguarding-strategy/icb-safeguarding-007-safeguarding-strategy-2023-2026/?layout=file
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LICB Safeguarding Team
The NHS Lincolnshire ICB Safeguarding Team works on behalf of NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect.
Amongst other functions, the key roles of the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Team include:
- Advice and support to primary Care regarding safeguarding concerns
- Advise and support the ICB in the execution of their statutory safeguarding duty
- Ensure that organisations from which the ICB commission services provide robust assurance that their service(s) safeguard children, young people and adults at risk of abuse or neglect
Key contacts
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, LICB Safeguarding Team, Bridge House, The Point, Lions Way, Sleaford NG34 8GG.
Safeguarding team mobile number: 07815 970567
Team email: LICB.safeguarding1@nhs.net
This secure account will be checked daily and a response provided within two working days.
Designated Doctor for Safeguarding Children, Looked After Children and Adults – Dr.Julian Saggiorato
Named Doctor (GP) – Dr Louise Roscoe
Designated Nurse Safeguarding Adults, Children and Looked After Children – Nicola Wilkinson
Deputy Designated Nurse Safeguarding Adults, Children and Looked After Children – Gail Colley-Bontoft
Head of Safeguarding Children, Looked After Children & Transition – Rebecca Pinder
Head of Safeguarding Adults & Primary Care – Claire Tozer
Safeguarding Lead Nurse for Adults and Children – Sara Dutton
Safeguarding Lead Nurse Adults and Children – Hannah Green
Safeguarding Lead Nurse Adults and Children – Karen Jackson
Safeguarding Coordinator & Project Support Officer – Barbara Young