National Safeguarding Week 2026
16th – 22nd November 2026

Effective safeguarding begins with understanding what matters most to the individual.  By focusing on person-centred outcomes, we can ensure that conversations are shaped by people’s experiences, wishes and priorities.  This approach supports safety while also promoting dignity, independence and improved quality of life.

Supporting people to have choice and control means recognising their strengths and capabilities, not just their needs.  This helps individuals to make informed decisions and manage risk in ways that work for them, balancing safety with independence while promoting confidence and resilience.

Embedding co-production at every level helps us design services, systems and support that reduce risk and prevent harm before it occurs.  Taking time to reflect on learning, challenge practice and listen to lived experience through shared leadership enables continuous improvement and ensures safeguarding approaches remain relevant, effective and person-centred.

Professional curiosity requires us to remain open, observant and willing to look beyond the surface.  This helps us identify risks early and respond effectively.  It also encourages us to explore the adult’s views and wishes, and personal experience.  By asking thoughtful questions and remaining open and inquisitive, it ensures the person’s voice is heard, creating outcomes in line with the person’s wishes and feelings.

Celebrate our approach to co-production and making safeguarding personal through listening, reflecting and sharing good practice examples.

Safeguarding extends beyond services and into everyday community life.  By recognising and celebrating the role of local groups, activities and informal networks, we can highlight how people look out for on another and contribute to safer, more connected communities.

Wellbeing and reflection are essential to sustaining good safeguarding practice.  Providing space to pause, connect and reflect help individuals and communities process experiences, build resilience and strengthen relationships that support ongoing safety and recovery.