The London Safeguarding Adult Board Conference 2023 - Recordings and Presentation Slides
What’s My Role in Safeguarding Adults?
Speakers: Martin Corbett, Liz Symmonds (MET Inspector), Angela Hancock (LSV member)
The session gathered diverse sectors to think about the individual and collective responsibilities in adult safeguarding. The discussion acknowledged the universal relevance of safeguarding and advocated for a widespread commitment among professionals, volunteers, and the community.
Organisations Working Together: Community Safety
Speakers: Dr Adi Cooper OBE, Independent Chair, City and Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board and Fiona Bateman, Vice Chair of the London Safeguarding Adults Board and Independent Chair of Barnet, Islington and Sutton Safeguarding Adults Boards.
Exploring the collective responsibility in safeguarding adults, this session delved into the synergies between various organisations and the pivotal role of Community Safety. Attendees gained insights into collaborative methods effective in prevention and response, focusing on the shared goal of ensuring adult safety within community spaces.
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Main London Safeguarding Adults Conference Day
Presentation 1: Safe Organisations and Cultures
Speakers: Hayley Moore, Deputy Director Safeguarding & Closed Cultures, Care Quality Commission and Hannah Leask, Senior Commissioner from London borough of Newham.
We explored the foundation of establishing safe organisational cultures. Emphasising the importance of fostering environments where concerns are openly addressed and continuous learning is encouraged, we delved into how organisations can champion values that prioritise well-being and constructive change.
Presentation 2: Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) – how do we get this right, what does excellent look like?
Speakers: Stephen Bitti, Chief Executive Officer, Healthwatch Kingston and Ruth Shill, Advanced Practitioner Social Worker, London borough of Hillingdon
The 'Making Safeguarding Personal' session focused on setting standards in safeguarding practices, examined through both resident and professional lenses. Using concrete examples like the HW Kingston MSP pilot and initiatives from Hillingdon's Safeguarding Partnership provided opportunities to identify effective strategies and areas for improvement.
Presentation 3: Co-production discussion with a spotlight on community engagement in the bi-borough.
Speakers: Trish McMahon, Manager of the Safeguarding Adults Executive Board from the Bi-borough and Louise Butler, Head of Service for Safeguarding Adults Quality Assurance and Engagement. Trish and Louise were also joined by two of their Safeguarding Ambassadors, Mariya and Elaina.
The presentation explored the essentials of co-production, sharing insights of both its successes and challenges.
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Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach to Safeguarding Adults
Speakers: Trish Stewart, Associate Director of Safeguarding & Children's Public Health Nursing, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
This session emphasised the importance of a trauma-informed approach in safeguarding adults, highlighting its significance for well-being. It stresses the need for practitioners to understand personal histories and maintain professional boundaries, addressing the reality of vicarious trauma. Additionally, the session offered practical tools for organisations to effectively implement trauma-informed practices, benefiting staff, volunteers, and the individuals they assist.
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Learning from Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs): Mental Capacity Act, Creativity, SAR Library, Improvements, Mental Health
Speakers: Michael Preston-Shoot, Professor (Emeritus) Social Work at the University of Bedfordshire, England
In this session, we highlighted key learnings from Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs), discussed the role of the SAR library, and touched on crucial mental health insights. The aim was to foster improved safeguarding practices through shared knowledge and experiences.
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