The June 2019 edition of the Lambeth Safeguarding Adults Board newsletter has been published. The latest updates include details on how to access resources to help promote adult safeguarding and information on the Safeguarding Hub for Central South Borough Command unit.
The newsletter also includes a focus on modern slavery.
The latest edition of the Lambeth Safeguarding Adults Board newsletter has been published. September's edition includes updates on the Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures, recently published Safeguarding Adults Reviews and details about some exciting events happening this month.
To read the full update, please see below.
Following the success of last year's masterclass series, the Board had now produced a new booklet which captures the essential knowledge and legislative frameworks that can guide professionals working with adults at risk.
The content includes key areas for multi-agency learning including:
In Sept 2018, Newham, Islington, City and Hackney & Lambeth’s Safeguarding Adults Boards undertook a combined review to understand the barriers that prevented partner agencies protecting ‘Yi’, an adult at risk of chronic homelessness, from serious harm. Chronic homelessness is typified by prolonged periods of homelessness, including rough sleeping, together with physical, mental ill health and/or substance misuse.
On the 1st July, the Community Reference Group (CRG) a hosted an event for voluntary and community sector workers which explored the vital role that these groups and individuals play when responding to the complex issue of self-neglect in a person-centred way.
Self-neglect includes situations where a person is declining support with their care needs, hygiene, health or their environment, and this is having a significant impact on their overall wellbeing. Possible indicators of self-neglect include: