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Its back! Safeguarding Week will take place between 16 – 20 June 2025. Following the success of our on-line programme for Safeguarding Week last year, we are pleased to confirm that we have gathered a line-up of fascinating topics that will be of interest to both the public and professionals. We will also be hosting […]
Second national analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews: April 2019 – March 2023 This second national analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) in England was funded by the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) as Partners in Care and Health. The purpose of the analysis was to identify […]
Interface between SARs and Coronial Processes Best Practice GuidanceThis guidance has been developed by the National Safeguarding Adults BoardManager Network in response to feedback from Safeguarding Adults Boards (SABs)and learning from Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs) that the interface betweenSARs and Coronial Processes can be difficult to navigate. Practice across thecountry has been variable. Legislation covering […]
We have published our annual report for 2023-24 This report is the first from Adrian Green, independent chair of the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board, and therefore captures the work that has been undertaken by the Board and its partners across North Yorkshire under the direction of previous chair, Dr Sue Proctor. The report highlights […]
Being professionally curious is fundamental to how we work with children, young people, their families and adults with care and support needs, and other professionals. To work alongside people, we need to understand their perspectives and lived experiences so that we can support them to achieve their full potential.
On 1st October 2024 we launch the Organisational Safeguarding Procedure – Working with Care and Support Providers across North Yorkshire. The Organisational Safeguarding procedure is supported by partner organisations across North Yorkshire and applies to all providers, whether directly commissioned by North Yorkshire Council or Commissioners of Health Care. It considers a range of issues […]
Are you disabled or do you care for someone with a disability in North Yorkshire? Do you work or volunteer for an organisation supporting disabled people? North Yorkshire Disability Forum wants to hear from you! North Yorkshire Disability Forum (NYDF) is led by disabled people, for disabled people. It aims to improve the lives of […]
Tech-facilitated domestic abuse webinars for frontline practitioners The East Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit will be providing several webinars on technology facilitated domestic abuse, stalking and harassment, exclusively for practitioners who work with victims of domestic abuse. If you are a part of, or engaging with any charities that could benefit from these webinars, please […]
The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board said goodbye to its outgoing Independent Chair, Sue Proctor, at the end of March. We want to take this opportunity to say thank you Sue for everything you have done, not least putting people at the very heart of everything we do. Sue has been Chair since 2018 and […]
