Adult safeguarding in social services

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Next update expected:1 December 2026

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7th April 2026
Dataset first published.

Main information

Designation
Official statistics in development
Data provider
Welsh Government
Data source
Performance and improvement framework for social services
Time period covered
April 2020 to March 2025

Overview

Summary of dataset and variables

Adult safeguarding activity in social services during the year 1 April to 31 March.

Information on reports and enquiries for adults suspected of being at risk of abuse or neglect and safeguarding investigations concluded during the year.

Data collection or calculation

The performance and improvement framework for social services includes a set of data metrics to be provided by local authorities on an annual basis. Detailed guidance can be found on the local authority social services performance and improvement framework page - link in weblinks.

Statistical quality

See statistical release and quality report - links in weblinks.

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Organisation
Welsh Government
Contact email
stats.pss@gov.wales