Over 100 delegates from key organisations in Coventry attended the launch of a new city council initiative to safeguard vulnerable adults.
The event, held on the 30 November 2009, was used to inform 117 delegates of advances made in protecting and supporting individuals at risk or subject to neglect and abuse; to outline future priorities and to unveil a single contact telephone number for the public to report their concerns.
The new number, 024 7683 3800, has been introduced along with an information leaflet and an updated website providing useful information, advice and case studies illustrating how safeguarding works in practice.
The launch was an opportunity for partner agencies including the police, NHS and Age Concern, to publicly re-affirm their commitment to tackling abuse and neglect; to raise the profile of safeguarding adults to a broad audience; and to encourage people to report safeguarding concerns.
Brian Walsh, Director of Community Services, at Coventry City Council said: "Safeguarding is everyone’s business. We all have a duty to report concerns if we think someone is being abused or neglected. The launch highlighted how working together, sharing information and understanding the complexity involved, is more important than ever. The engagement and commitment from all organisations in the city is essential to tackle abuse.”
The Council will be documenting its progress to date which it will share with other authorities, and has commissioned a peer led review to further develop safeguarding practices in the city.
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