Common use of Empowerment Clause in Contracts

Empowerment. People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent. • Prevention – It is better to take action before harm occurs. • Proportionality – The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented. • Protection – Support and representation for those in greatest need. • Partnership – Local solutions through services working with their communities. Communities have a part to play in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect and abuse. • Accountability – Accountability and transparency in delivering safeguarding. In addition, all agencies on the Board agree to the following principles: • Actively work together as partners within the Sunderland Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Procedures and relevant best practice and Government guidance • Improve the safety of adults at risk by integrating strategies, policies and services relevant to abuse within the framework of relevant legislation and promotion of Equality and Human Rights • Actively promote the empowerment, independence and wellbeing of adults at risk • Act in a way which supports the right of the individual to lead as independent a life as is possible/achievable, based on self-determination and personal choice, which is free from abuse and neglect • Recognise people who are unable to make their own decisions and /or protect themselves, their assets and personal safety • Accept that the right to self-determination can involve risk and ensure that such risk is recognised, assessed and understood by all concerned • Seek to minimise risks through open discussion and assurance between the individual and agencies about the risks involved • Ensure that when the right to an independent lifestyle and choice is at risk the individual concerned receives appropriate help, including advice, support and protection from the most appropriate/relevant agencies • Assure that the law and statutory requirements are known and used appropriately so that adults at risk receive the protection of the law and access to judicial process • Work with other Boards & Partnerships on cross-cutting safeguarding issues to ensure a consistency of approach across the life course and a consideration of ‘Think Family’ Members of the SSAB also agree to the following: • Individually and collectively committed to the work of Safeguarding Adults • Seek out the views of adults at risk, families and carers in all aspects of safeguarding adults work • Respecting everyone’s contribution to keeping adults at risk safe • Operating openly and honestly in the public interest and sharing appropriate responsibility • Challenging and supporting all involved in safeguarding adults work in order to improve outcomes for adults at risk • Accepting accountability for Sunderland Safeguarding Adults Board decisions and actions • Ensuring that all safeguarding initiatives and services are available to all adults covered by the procedures regardless of their status in relation to race, ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy & maternity, marriage & civil partnership, age, disability or illness • Promoting the human rights principles of Fairness, Respect, Equality and Dignity, particularly in respect of those adults who need support or services to enable their wellbeing, independence and choice to be fully realised • Evaluating policies, procedures and practice to guard against disadvantaging any group and to ensure that all adults have fair access to services and support

Empowerment. People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent. • Prevention – It is better to take action before harm occurs. • Proportionality – The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented. • Protection – Support and representation for those in greatest need. • Partnership – Local solutions through services working with their communities. Communities have a part to play in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect and abuse. • Accountability – Accountability and transparency in delivering safeguarding. In addition, all agencies on the Board agree to the following principles: • Actively work together as partners within the Sunderland Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Procedures and relevant best practice and Government guidance • Improve the safety of adults at risk by integrating strategies, policies and services relevant to abuse within the framework of relevant legislation and promotion of Equality and Human Rights • Actively promote the empowerment, independence and wellbeing of adults at risk • Act in a way which supports the right of the individual to lead as independent a life as is possible/achievable, based on self-determination and personal choice, which is free from abuse and neglect • Recognise people who are unable to make their own decisions and /or protect themselves, their assets and personal safety • Accept that the right to self-determination can involve risk and ensure that such risk is recognised, assessed and understood by all concerned • Seek to minimise risks through open discussion and assurance between the individual and agencies about the risks involved • Ensure that when the right to an independent lifestyle and choice is at risk the individual concerned receives appropriate help, including advice, support and protection from the most appropriate/relevant agencies • Assure that the law and statutory requirements are known and used appropriately so that adults at risk receive the protection of the law and access to judicial process • Work with other Boards & Partnerships on cross-cutting safeguarding issues to ensure a consistency of approach across the life course and a consideration of ‘Think Family’ Members of the SSAB also agree to the following: • Individually and collectively committed to the work of Safeguarding Adults • Seek out the views of adults at risk, families and carers in all aspects of safeguarding adults work • Respecting everyone’s contribution to keeping adults at risk safe • Operating openly and honestly in the public interest and sharing appropriate responsibility • Challenging and supporting all involved in safeguarding adults work in order to improve outcomes for adults at risk • Accepting accountability for Sunderland Safeguarding Adults Board decisions and actions • Ensuring that all safeguarding initiatives and services are available to all adults covered by the procedures regardless of their status in relation to race, ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy & maternity, marriage & civil partnership, age, disability or illness • Promoting the human rights principles of Fairness, Respect, Equality and Dignity, particularly in respect of those adults who need support or services to enable their wellbeing, independence and choice to be fully realised • Evaluating policies, procedures and practice to guard against disadvantaging any group and to ensure that all adults have fair access to services and support

Empowerment. People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent. • Prevention – It is better to take action before harm occurs. • Proportionality – The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented. • Protection – Support and representation for those in greatest need. • Partnership – Local solutions through services working with their communities. Communities have a part to play in preventing, detecting and reporting neglect and abuse. • Accountability – Accountability and transparency in delivering safeguarding. In addition, all agencies on the Board agree to the following principles: • Actively work together as partners within the Sunderland Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Procedures and relevant best practice and Government guidance • Improve the safety of adults at risk by integrating strategies, policies and services relevant to abuse within the framework of relevant legislation and promotion of Equality and Human Rights • Actively promote the empowerment, independence and wellbeing of adults at risk • Act in a way which supports the right of the individual to lead as independent a life as is possible/achievable, based on self-determination and personal choice, which is free from abuse and neglect • Recognise people who are unable to make their own decisions and /or protect themselves, their assets and personal safety • Accept that the right to self-determination can involve risk and ensure that such risk is recognised, assessed and understood by all concerned • Seek to minimise risks through open discussion and assurance between the individual and agencies about the risks involved • Ensure that when the right to an independent lifestyle and choice is at risk the individual concerned receives appropriate help, including advice, support and protection from the most appropriate/appropriate/ relevant agencies • Assure that the law and statutory requirements are known and used appropriately so that adults at risk receive the protection of the law and access to judicial process • Work with other Boards & Partnerships on cross-cutting safeguarding issues to ensure a consistency of approach across the life course and a consideration of ‘Think Family’ Members of the SSAB also agree to the following: • Individually and collectively committed to the work of Safeguarding Adults • Seek out the views of adults at risk, families and carers in all aspects of safeguarding adults work • Respecting everyone’s contribution to keeping adults at risk safe • Operating openly and honestly in the public interest and sharing appropriate responsibility • Challenging and supporting all involved in safeguarding adults work in order to improve outcomes for adults at risk • Accepting accountability for Sunderland Safeguarding Adults Executive Board decisions and actions • Ensuring that all safeguarding initiatives and services are available to all adults covered by the procedures regardless of their status in relation to race, ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy & maternity, marriage & civil partnership, age, disability or illness • Promoting the human rights principles of Fairness, Respect, Equality and Dignity, particularly in respect of those adults who need support or services to enable their wellbeing, independence and choice to be fully realised • Evaluating policies, procedures and practice to guard against disadvantaging any group and to ensure that all adults have fair access to services and support