Keeping Adults Safe in Newham

We are delighted to invite you to our event showcasing our latest work where Healthwatch Newham, in partnership with the Newham Safeguarding Adults Board, launched a series of engagements with Newham residents to find out about their understanding of Safeguarding, what their concerns are and what should be the priorities to help keep adults in Newham safe.

The event will be a great opportunity for residents and local groups to meet, get updates from and ask questions to Newham Council Safeguarding services about how you can keep yourself and others safe. 

The event is particularly relevant for carers, and anyone who may have concerns about the safety and wellbeing of family, friends or neighbours.

Event Details 

10:00-13:00

Please login from 9:45 for a prompt start

Event Speakers

• Claire Solley - Director of Quality Assurance, Safeguarding and Workforce Development (LBN) - ‘What has been the impact of Covid-19 in helping to keep residents safe in Newham.
• Julie Pal – Head of Healthwatch Newham - What does safeguarding mean to Newham residents and community organisations?
• Tony Pape - ASC Vulnerable Adults Team – Team Manager I ASC Vulnerable Adults Team - How do you raise a concern about an adult you think is at risk

Breakout Sessions

Session 1: Keeping people safe – what can voluntary and community organisations do– Facilitator - Cllr Zulfiqar Ali – Cabinet Member for Health and  Adult Social Care

How voluntary sector organisations and groups can be supported to promote Safeguarding, increase awareness and to help their communities address issues, raise concerns and change attitudes.

Session2: The Safeguarding Process - Facilitator Tony Pape – Team Manager I ASC Vulnerable Adults Team

How to raise a concern and what to expect after a concern is raised, what works well, what could be improved or done differently, to make it easier for people to access this support.

Once you have signed up for the event, if you have a preference for which breakout session you would like to join then please email us to let us know:

info@healthwatchnewham.co.uk

A Discussion Panel will close the day with a follow up to the breakout sessions and addressing questions from the public.

Accessibility Details 

We welcome everyone to our events regardless of what requirements you may have, therefore we have worked to provide an inclusive and accessible environment for all. 

Therefore we will have BSL interpreters throughout the event. 

However, if you do require any other supervisions please do contact a member of the team and we will try our best to accommodate!