Version: 0.0.4 | Published: 11 Sep 2026 | Updated: 29 days ago
Summary
Reference Code:
DAPB2172 Amd 45/2026
Type:
Collections
Applies To:
Local Authorities
Assurance Expiry Date:
31 July 2027
Care Settings:
Social care
Publication Date:
14 July 2026
Contact Point
Contact Point:
Documentation
Description:
The Safeguarding Adults Collection (SAC) records details about safeguarding activity for adults aged 18 and over in England, reported to, or identified by, Councils with Adult Social Services Responsibilities (CASSRs or local authorities). The collection includes demographic information about the adults at risk and details of the incidents that have been alleged.
The SAC is an updated version of the Safeguarding Adults Return (SAR) which collected safeguarding data for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 reporting periods.
Review & Status
Approval Date:
14 July 2026
Scope:
The SAC records details about safeguarding activity for adults aged 18 and over
in England, reported to, or identified by, councils with adult social services
responsibilities, which throughout this guidance will be referred to as ‘local
authorities’.
Technical Committee:
Data Assurance Board (DAB)
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active
Legal Authority 1
Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Origin
Name:
NHSE-SD Data Catalogue