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 […]
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Learn, Reflect, Prevent.
Learn, Reflect, Prevent
YorkMix Radio Safeguarding Week Radio Interview
YorkMix Radio Safeguarding Week Radio Interview
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 […]
Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025
Hate Crime Awareness Week is a national week (11th October – 18th October 2025) of action to encourage local authorities, key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle local hate crime issues. The York and North Yorkshire Inclusive Communities Joint Coordinating Group, will utilise this week to: • Raise awareness […]
NEW: NYSAB Newsletter – July edition
New: NYSAB Newsletter - July Edition. The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board are pleased to launch its newsletter.
NYSAB Newsletter – July 2025 CONTENTS 1.WELCOME TO OUR NEW NYSAB NEWSLETTER! 2. INTRODUCING OUR NEW MISSION AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 3. TACKLING ROUGH SLEEPING IN NORTH YORKSHIRE 4. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SAFEGUARDING WEEK 5. NYSAB SAFEGUARDING ADULT REVIEW (SAR) POLICY GETS A REFRESH 6. SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING: STRENGTHENING SAFEGUARDING PRACTICE 6.1 Key Learning Resources 7. INTRODUCING […]
The Power of Language: Breaking the Cycle of Stigma
The power of language. Language can alienate, disempower & confuse. But it can also uplift, empower, & connect.
Click below to view the presentation on Substance Use, Language and Stigma: “The language we use is the mouthpiece for stigma, trauma and power OR connection, compassion and empathy.”— Dr Lisa Cherry, 2024 This quote by Dr Lisa Cherry really resonates. It captures the heart of what so many of us are trying to communicate: […]
Getting to hospital and the Mental Capacity Act
Hospitals and healthcare settings can be daunting places for many of us, but for some people a reluctance, or even fear, of leaving the comfort of their own home to receive appropriate medical treatment can ultimately result in an avoidable or premature death. The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has put together a guide […]
Safeguarding Week 2025 Programme
The safeguarding week 2024 programme of events is live to view and to book your place onto one of the many sessions
Safeguarding Week 2025 Programme Programme of free on-line sessions announced for Safeguarding Week 16 – 20 June 2025 Partners from Safeguarding Adults Boards, Children’s Safeguarding Partnerships, Community Safety Partnerships across North Yorkshire, the City of York, East Riding and Hull have come together and developed an extensive programme of learning events, seminars and interactive sessions […]