Safeguarding Adults Week 20-26 November 2023
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This week is Safeguarding Adults Week where we raise awareness of the measures we should all take to protect the health, wellbeing and human rights of individuals.
At RWP, safeguarding our tenants, customers and our colleagues is an important part of the work that do, whilst providing good quality housing to meet a range of needs.
Many of our tenants are vulnerable and some are at risk of exploitation. It is important that we are able to recognise the risk of harm and abuse in whatever form it may take. We’re supporting the Ann Craft Trust to highlight and raise awareness of key themes each day this week:
- Monday – What are our roles?
- Tuesday - Safeguarding in our organisation
- Wednesday - Secondary & vicarious trauma
- Thursday - Dealing with trauma
- Friday - Co-production with experts by experience
We will be sharing some helpful resources and raising awareness of modern slavery and domestic abuse. You can watch our animated explainer about safeguarding here, created for our supported living tenants.
How can you make a difference?
- Learn about the different types of harm and abuse
- Discover how to spot the signs
- Record any concerns you have
- Report your concerns to your Local Authorities Safeguarding Board
Adult Safeguarding is about safety and wellbeing. There are some situations we may come across where a situation is impacting a vulnerable person so much that they are unsafe. Or it impacts their wellbeing - this is safeguarding, too.