The Board

Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is a partnership of key agencies who’s primary aim is to help keep people in Halton safe.

The Board has an Independent Scrutineer – Anna Berry and there is a rolling Chair for the Board. Members of Halton Safeguarding Adults Board include:

Halton Borough Council
Cheshire Police
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Healthwatch
North West Ambulance Service
GP representative
National Probation Service
Cheshire & Greater Manchester CRC Probation Trust
Cheshire Fire and Rescue
Warrington and Halton Hospital Trust
Bridgewater Community Healthcare
Merseycare NHS Trust
Safeguarding Adults Partnership Forum Chair – currently CEO of Sustainable Housing Action Partnership (SHAP)
Elected member responsible for adult health and social care – currently Cllr Angela Ball

Safeguarding Adults Boards are now a statutory requirement under the Care Act 2014 and have 3 core duties they must adhere to, which are:

To publish a strategic plan for each financial year that’s sets out how it will meet its main objectives, assuring that local safeguarding arrangements and partners act to help and protect adults in its area
Publish an annual report detailing what the SAB has done during the year to achieve its main objective and implement its strategic plan
Conduct any Safeguarding Adult Reviews as required under the Care Act 2014