Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and Prevention is central to creating safer cultures. The week offers an opportunity to reflect, learn, and take steps to support adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
The overarching theme for 2025 is Prevention, reflecting the importance of taking proactive steps to create safer, supportive environments for adults at risk. Safeguarding is not just the responsibility of professionals, it is everyone’s responsibility. This week is a chance to learn, reflect, and take practical action to keep adults safe.
To kick off the week, we sat down with Adrian Green, Independent Chair of TSAB, to talk about the key messages and daily themes of Safeguarding Adults Week. Adrian explains why the week matters, how organisations and individuals can contribute, and the importance of raising awareness in our communities.
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/hQWjtKZm_SU?si=I_q0wWR-oUFycLkj
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0x5J5zNxYKV7D1Hv0Og6uB?si=6_ZRpONYR26rAQ-nhOmo6Q
How You Can Take Part:
There are many ways to get involved and make a difference during the week. You can:
• Follow TSAB on social media – Keep up to date with news, events, and resources on Facebook, Bluesky, X, and LinkedIn.
• Attend workshops or webinars – Join free sessions designed to provide practical guidance on safeguarding adults.
• Complete and share our Annual Survey – Help TSAB understand safeguarding priorities in the community.
• Sign up for the Newsletter – Stay informed about campaigns, resources, and events throughout the year.
• Become a Safeguarding Champion – Take an active role in promoting safeguarding awareness in your organisation or community.
• Display campaign posters and leaflets – Share information to raise awareness locally.
• Complete free safeguarding e-learning – Strengthen your knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Review current policies and guidance – Make sure you and your organisation are up to date with best practices.
The Ann Craft Trust also provides free resources and online sessions to support learning and engagement throughout the week.
Daily Themes for Safeguarding Adults Week 2025:
Each day of the week focuses on a different theme to help organisations and individuals understand prevention in practice:
• Monday – Change the Conversation: Highlight proactive steps to create safer, inclusive environments, while also recognising poor practice to prevent it from escalating.
• Tuesday – Prevention in Practice: Explore how leadership, governance, values-based recruitment, and training help develop safer cultures.
• Wednesday – Creating Empowering Environments: Focus on empathy, co-production, trauma-informed approaches, and positive risk-taking to empower individuals.
• Thursday – Trust Your Instincts: Encourage individuals to speak up and build courage and resilience, supported by strong organisational cultures.
• Friday – Celebrate the Safer Cultures: Highlight examples of good practice, success stories, and positive outcomes to inspire safer communities.
Join Us in Promoting Safeguarding
Safeguarding Adults Week is a reminder that prevention is everyone’s responsibility. By learning, sharing resources, attending events, and taking practical action, we can all help create safer environments where adults are respected, supported, and protected from harm.
