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FREE Homicide Prevention and High-Risk Domestic Abuse Training

FREE Homicide Prevention and High-Risk Domestic Abuse Training

Due to popular demand, further sessions of the Homicide Prevention and High-Risk Domestic Abuse throughout 2026. City of York Council, North Yorkshire Council and North Yorkshire Police collaborated to develop this training following A MARAC workshop held in June 2024. What will it cover? The session will ask the question how can agencies or partners […]

Safeguarding Adult Review: Learning from ‘Gemma’s’ Story

The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NYSAB) has published a Safeguarding Adult Review for ‘Gemma’ who sadly died in 2021.

The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NYSAB) has published a Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) examining the life and circumstances of ‘Gemma’, a 38‑year‑old woman who sadly died in 2021. The Board will take the recommendations made in the report and sue this learning to strengthen safeguarding practice across North Yorkshire. The review highlights Gemma’s complex […]

Safeguarding Adults Survey Launched!

The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board are launching our first ever Annual Survey. We would love to hear you views to help us improve!

We Want Your Views! The Safeguarding Adults Board are launching our first ever Annual Survey. We would love to hear your views to help us improve and protect our communities and how we support professionals. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing the survey below. Best of all it only takes […]

NYSAB Newsletter – December Edition

New: NYSAB Newsletter - July Edition. The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board are pleased to launch its newsletter.

NYSAB Newsletter – December 2025 Celebrating the Success of National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025! In November the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board took part in National Safeguarding Adults Week, focusing on the theme “Prevention: Act Before Abuse”. The aim was simple: help people spot the signs of abuse early and know what to do if […]

Learning from ‘Marie’: Safeguarding Adults Review

Learning from 'Marie' Safeguarding Adults Review - sharing the actions taken from the report recommendations

Turning Lessons into Action. The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NYSAB) has recently published a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) following the tragic death of ‘Marie’, a 30-year-old woman who sadly took her own life in March 2023 after being in contact with several agencies across North Yorkshire. This review is a vital opportunity for reflection […]

Every Week is Safeguarding Week

As Safeguarding week comes to a close, we are reflecting on what has been an incredible opportunity to share knowledge, raise awareness and strengthen our collective commitment to protecting adults across North Yorkshire. From insightful webinars from the Ann Craft Trust to practical resources, this week has showcased the power of working together to safeguard […]

Prevention: Act Before Abuse

Prevention Act Before Abuse is the theme of this year's National Safeguarding Adults Week that is led by the Ann Craft Trust.

Prevention: Act Before Abuse Monday 17 to Friday 21 November 2025 is National Safeguarding Adults Week and this year the theme is Prevention: Act Before Abuse.  When we hear the word safeguarding, it’s often in the context of responding to abuse, putting actions in place to protect someone who has already been harmed, minimising the […]

Getting ready for National Safeguarding Adults Week: Free Webinars

On 23rd April at 10am, IDAS are hosting a webinar to share insights into domestic stalking as part of National Stalking Awareness Week

Getting ready for National Safeguarding Audits Week: Free Webinars National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025 takes place from Monday 17 to Friday 21 November 2025. This years theme is Prevention: Act Before Abuse. To support this, the Ann Craft Trust will be running a number of free online seminars throughout the week, focused on changing the conversation to […]