Safeguarding Adults Week 2019 will take place 18-24 November.
Download and print your Safeguarding Adults Week Poster!
Each day of the week we’ll focus on a different safeguarding theme.
To help you prepare for the event, we’ve gathered a number of resources for each theme.
We designed these resources to spark conversations, and to help spread our message on social media.
We’ll be adding more resources in the coming weeks. So watch this space for updates!
UPDATE – We’ve now added social media assets and post templates. Scroll down to find them!
Modern Slavery
An introduction to modern slavery. Read it here.
A modern slavery fact-sheet. Download here.
BBC Panorama – The Hunt for Britain’s Slave Gangs. Watch it here.
Gov.uk documents and resources. Find them here.
Modern Slavery survivor stories from Unseen UK. Read them here.
The Modern Slavery Helpline. Learn more.
Self-Neglect
An introduction to self-neglect. Read it here.
A self-neglect fact-sheet. Download here.
Self-neglect at a glance, by SCIE. Read it here.
Symptoms and signs, by Medicine Net. Learn more.
Living with self-neglect, with case studies. Learn more.
Domestic Abuse
An introduction to domestic abuse. Read it here.
A domestic abuse fact sheet. Download here.
We Matter Too! New ACT project that addresses the needs of young people facing domestic abuse. Learn more.
Disability and Domestic Abuse: Risk, Impacts and Response. Public Health England report. Read it here.
Disabled Survivors Too: Disabled People and Domestic Abuse. SafeLives report. Read it here.
Transforming Care
Norman Lamb MP’s video introduction to transforming care. Watch it here.
Transforming care fact sheet. Download here.
A guide to organisation abuse. Read it here.
BBC Panorama Undercover Hospital Abuse Scandal: A response. Read it here.
What really happens behind closed doors? Learn more.
Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity
Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity Resources Pack. Download here.
Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity fact sheet. Download here.
The Essential Guide to Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity. Download here.
Get the ACT Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity monthly update. Sign up here.
The Safeguarding Adults in Sport Framework. Learn more.
General Safeguarding Resources
The Safeguarding Essentials. Learn more.
The ACT Safeguarding Matters podcast. Listen here.
NSPCC Safeguarding podcast. Listen here.
A guide to common conditions. Learn more.
Glossary of terms and definitions. Learn more.
The 14 types of abuse, with signs and symptoms. Learn more.
A directory of organisations and useful contacts. Learn more.
Social Media Assets
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Social Media Post Templates
General Posts for Twitter
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek aims to create conversations and spread awareness about keeping adults safe from abuse. Find out more at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/download-your-safeguarding-adults-week-resources-now/ We’re #ACTingAgainstAbuse, are you?
The themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek includes a focus on modern slavery, self-neglect, domestic abuse, transforming care and safeguarding adults in sports and activity. We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
Find out more about #SafeguardingAdultsWeek and book your place on the ACT Seminar on 21st November at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/spotlight-on-safeguarding-adults-week-2019/
General Posts for Facebook and LinkedIn
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek aims to create conversations and spread awareness about keeping adults safe from abuse. Our themes this year are:
– Modern slavery
– Self-neglect
– Domestic abuse
– Transforming care
– Safeguarding adults in sports and activity
We’re supporting Safeguarding Adults Week, are you?
Let’s all #ACTAgainstAbuse together.
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek aims to create conversations and spread awareness about keeping vulnerable adults safe from abuse. Our themes this year are:
– Modern slavery
– Self-neglect
– Domestic abuse
– Transforming care
– Safeguarding adults in sports and activity
We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
Modern Slavery Posts for Twitter
#ModernSlavery is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. Find out more at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/modernslavery/ We’re #ACTingAgainstAbuse, are you?
#ModernSlavery can take many forms, including human trafficking, forced labour and forcing individuals into a life of servitude and inhumane treatment. We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
There are many ways to find out more about #modernslavery and spread awareness. Gain an insight into the lives of #modernslavery survivors at https://www.unseenuk.org/our-impact/case-studies2
Modern Slavery Posts for Facebook and LinkedIn
Modern slavery is one of the themes for this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week. It encompasses:
– Human trafficking.
– Forced labour.
– Traffickers using various means to force individuals into a life of servitude and inhumane treatment.
We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you?
Let’s #ACTAgainstAbuse together.
Modern slavery is one of the themes for this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week. It encompasses:
– Human trafficking.
– Forced labour.
– Traffickers using various means to force individuals into a life of servitude and inhumane treatment.
We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
Self-Neglect Posts for Twitter
#SelfNeglect is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. Find out more at: https://www.anncrafttrust.org/what-is-self-neglect/ We’re #ACTingAgainstAbuse, are you?
#SelfNeglect can take many forms, such as an inability to cater for basic needs, neglecting to ask for help, and hoarding items Or animals. We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
There are many ways to find out more about #selfneglect. Find out more about how you can recognise the symptoms at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/what-is-self-neglect/
Self-Neglect Posts for Facebook and LinkedIn
Self neglect is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. It includes:
– The refusal or inability to cater for basic needs.
– Neglecting to seek assistance for medical issues.
– Hoarding items or animals.
We’re supporting Safeguarding Adults Week, are you?
Let’s #ACTAgainstAbuse together.
#SelfNeglect is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. It includes:
– The refusal or inability to cater for basic needs.
– Neglecting to seek assistance for medical issues.
– Hoarding items or animals.
We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
Domestic Abuse Posts for Twitter
#DomesticAbuse is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. Find out more at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/disability-domestic-abuse/ We’re #ACTingAgainstAbuse, are you?
#DomesticAbuse takes place in many forms, such as emotional abuse, threats, physical abuse, sexual abuse and financial abuse. We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
There are many ways to find out more about #domesticabuse. Find out more about how domestic abuse affects disabled people at http://safelives.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Disabled%20Survivors%20Too%20CORRECTED.pdf #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
Domestic Abuse Posts for Facebook and LinkedIn
Domestic abuse is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. The types of domestic abuse are:
– Emotional
– Threats and intimidation
– Physical
– Sexual
– Financial
We’re supporting Safeguarding Adults Week, are you?
Lets #ACTAgainstAbuse together.
#DomesticAbuse is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. The types of domestic abuse are:
– Emotional
– Threats and intimidation
– Physical
– Sexual
– Financial
We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
Safeguarding Posts for Twitter
How much do you know about #safeguarding? Download your #safeguardingadults resources at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/resources/a-guide-to-safeguarding-adults/ #SafeguardingAdultsWeek #ACTingAgainstAbuse
Do you know what your role in #safeguardingadults is? Find out more at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/what-is-my-role-in-safeguarding/
How much do you understand about #safeguardingadults? This video will show you what you can do to help prevent abuse: https://www.anncrafttrust.org/safeguarding-should-be-everyones-business/
Transforming Care Posts for Twitter
#TransformingCare is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. Find out more at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/transforming-care-how-long-do-we-have-to-wait/
#TransformingCare focuses on improving health and care for vulnerable adults with mental health issues, autism and learning disabilities. We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
Institutional abuse is more common than you might think. Find out more about a hospital abuse scandal at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/panorama-undercover-hospital-abuse-scandal/ #TransformingCare #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
Transforming Care Posts for Facebook and LinkedIn
Transforming care is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. It focuses on improving health and care services for vulnerable adults with:
– Mental health issues
– Autism
– Behavioural challenges
– Learning disabilities
We’re supporting Safeguarding Adults Week, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
#TransformingCare is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. It focuses on improving health and care services for vulnerable adults with:
– Mental health issues
– Autism
– Behavioural challenges
– Learning disabilities
We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity Posts for Twitter
Safeguarding adults in sports and activity is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. Find out more at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Safeguarding-Adults-in-Sport-and-Activity-The-Essentials.pdf
Safeguarding adults in sport and activity aims to make sports safe from abuse, harassment, neglect, violence and exploitation. We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse
There are many ways to learn about how to safeguard adults in sports and activity. Download your resources at https://www.anncrafttrust.org/resources/safeguarding-adults-sport-activity-resources-pack/ #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity Posts for Facebook and LinkedIn
Safeguarding adults in #sportsandactivity is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. It aims to make sports safe from:
– Harm and abuse
– Harassment
– Neglect
– Violence
– Exploitation
We’re supporting Safeguarding Adults Week, are you?
Lets #ACTAgainstAbuse together.
Safeguarding adults in #sportsandactivity is one of the themes for this year’s #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. It aims to make sports safe from:
– Harm and abuse
– Harassment
– Neglect
– Violence
– Exploitation
We’re supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, are you? #ACTingAgainstAbuse