During Safeguarding Week, people are being asked to find out how to spot the signs of abuse and neglect and how to report a concern by visiting the Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together website , which also features a range of resources to help individuals and organisations spread the safeguarding message.
The campaign will also raise awareness of the support that is available in Wolverhampton for individuals and families in need – including from schools, community or faith groups, charities, health services and the City of Wolverhampton Council – and urge people to seek help when they need it.
This year's campaign will focus on different themes, with information being shared on Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together’s social media channels, X and Instagram. They include what is safeguarding, neglect and self neglect, cumulative harm and trauma, transitional safeguarding, online safety and scams, and how to get help.
Activities are also taking place throughout the week. Representatives from the Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together Partnership will be at the Mander Centre, Lower Mall, on Monday and at Bilston Indoor Market next Thursday 21 November to provide information and guidance to shoppers.
Base 25 will be holding a community event next Wednesday 20 November and The Royal NHS Wolverhampton Trust and the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust will be hosting another at the Gem Centre on Thursday 21 November.
There are also a range of learning sessions available to practitioners working in Wolverhampton – details of these can be found at Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together.
Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: "This Wolverhampton Safeguarding Week we will once again be making it very clear that everyone has the right to feel safe – and that we all have a role to play in safeguarding.
"We want everyone in Wolverhampton to know how to spot the signs of abuse or neglect in people who need care or support, whether because of a disability, dementia, mental ill health or substance misuse and, just as importantly, how they can go about reporting any concerns they may have so that agencies can provide the right support at the right time.
"Please make time to check out the resources available at Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together or meet members of the team at the Mander Centre or Bilston Indoor Market to find out more."
Alison Hinds, Chair of Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together Executive group, added: “Wolverhampton Safeguarding Week is an opportunity for us to highlight the vitally important role we all have to play in helping keep vulnerable people safe.
“The message is clear; if you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of any adult, or any child, you must share your concerns so that the person at risk is able to live their life free from abuse or neglect.”
For more information about the work of Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together, and details of support services, please visit Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together.
