Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore and map Safeguarding Adults England data for 2022–2023 by local authority to enable identification and exploration of any differences between local authorities. Design/methodology/approach Colour symbology maps were produced to enable visual analysis of safeguarding concerns and Section 42 enquiries per 100,000 of the population, as well as the conversion of safeguarding concerns to Section 42 enquiries. Statistical hotspots were calculated using the Getis-Ord Gi* for Section 42 enquiries per 100,000 of the population across age classes. Findings Findings show regional differences across England in terms of the number of documented concerns, Section 42’s and conversion rates. Some regions had statistically higher or lower Section 42 enquiries per 100,000 of population across age classes compared to their bordering geographical neighbours. Reflections on these findings lead to a series of recommendations. Originality/value This paper addresses a need to explore further and analyse adult safeguarding data to inform practice, through choropleth mapping.

Sarah Vaughan

Andrew Miles

Kevin Dionisio Hochard

Lisa Oakley

Moira Lafferty

George Hales

Paul Kingston

The Journal of Adult Protection

The Journal of Adult Protection offers vital access to innovative research, viewpoints and commentary on current policy in this important field of adult protection ad safeguarding. The Journal’s key benefits include:     - it is the only Journal to address developments across all adult service user groups   - it bridges the gap between research and practice   - articles cover an extremely wide range of issues in adult protection and related agendas – elder abuse, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health, as well as different types of abuse, including: financial, psychological, physical and sexual abuse, and neglect   - highlights dignity in care and best practice.

The Journal of Adult Protection provides essential access to innovative research, viewpoints, and commentary on current policies in the critical field of adult protection and safeguarding. The key benefits of the journal include:  - It is the only journal addressing developments across all adult service user groups.  - It bridges the gap between research and practice.  - Articles cover a wide range of issues in adult protection and related agendas, including elder abuse, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health, as well as various types of abuse such as financial, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse, and neglect.  - It highlights dignity in care and best practices.

《The Journal of Adult Protection》提供了对成人保护和保障领域重要政策的创新研究、观点和评论的宝贵访问。该期刊的主要优势包括：  - 它是唯一一个涵盖所有成人服务用户群体发展的期刊  - 它弥合了研究与实践之间的差距  - 文章涉及成人保护及相关议题的广泛问题，包括：老年虐待、学习障碍、身体残疾、心理健康，以及不同类型的虐待，包括：经济、心理、身体和性虐待，以及忽视  - 突出护理中的尊严和最佳实践。

Exploring adult safeguarding data in England: mapping vulnerability and understanding trends

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