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Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Policies<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Policies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Legislation can be found here:\u00a0legislation.gov.fk<\/a>. This page will be updated regularly so please do check back to get the most up-to-date versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safeguarding Adults Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Assessment of Adults with Care and Support Needs Policy<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Deprivation of Liberty Use of Restraint and Restrictive Practice Policy<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Positive Behaviour Support Policy<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mental Capacity in the Falkland Islands<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Raising a concern for Seafarers Protocol<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Safeguarding Adults in the Falkland Islands Policy<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Safeguarding Children Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Child in Need Policy<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Child Protection Section 69 Enquiries Procedures<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Falkland Islands Thresholds of Need<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Guidance on Children on Child Protection Plans going on Holiday in the Falkland Islands or Overseas<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Safeguarding Children Procedures 2023<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Other Social Services \/ Probation Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Policy on Release of Offenders 2022<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Sheltered Housing Policy<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For more information, please contact
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You\u2019ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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