HealthWatch Newham is working together with Newham Safeguarding Adult Board (NSAB) in promoting good Safeguarding Practices within Newham.
The role NSAB is to help and safeguard adults with care and support needs. NSAB does this by:
· assuring itself that local safeguarding arrangements are in place as defined by the Care Act 2014 and statutory guidance.
· assuring itself that safeguarding practice is person-centred and outcome focused.
· NSAB works collaboratively to prevent abuse and neglect of persons.
· ensuring agencies and individuals give timely and proportionate responses when abuse or neglect may have occurred.
· assuring itself that safeguarding practice is continuously improving and enhancing the quality of life of adults in Newham.
What does safeguarding adults mean?
Safeguarding means protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of adults at risk, enabling them to live safely, free from abuse and neglect. Safeguarding is about people and organisations working together to prevent and reduce both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect whilst making sure that the adult's wellbeing is supported and their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs are respected when agreeing on any action.
What forms do abuse and neglect take?
Physical abuse Including hitting, unnecessary restraint or misusing medications.
Domestic violence abuse between family members or partners; so called ‘honour’ based violence.
Sexual abuse inappropriate touching, exposure, rape, harassment and non-consensual sexual acts.
Psychological abuse threats, attempts to control, coercion, bullying, emotional and verbal abuse.
Financial or material abuse theft, fraud, coercion regarding financial affairs
Modern slavery Including forced labour and human trafficking.
Organisational abuse neglect and poor care practice within a care setting or home setting.
Neglect and Acts of Omission failure to act or ignoring medical, emotional or physical care needs.
Self-neglect Neglecting to care for your own health, hygiene or surroundings, including hoarding.
Discriminatory abuse Harassment or slurs due to someone's race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or gender identity.
By completing this survey you would be enabling the Newham Safeguarding Board (NSAB) to share lessons learnt and promote consistent and effective practice so that adults at risk are better supported within Newham.
