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 and change. It asks […]
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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 […]
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 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
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
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
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 […]