The following is suggested social media content for Safeguarding Adults Week 2025. You can change the wording, or the webpages that are linked (e.g. you might want to link to your own content/information) and when you post things to suit your audience. At the bottom of the page are images which you might want to include/attach to your posts.
Newcastle Safeguarding Adult Board’s focus is on raising public awareness, the national focus (led by the Ann Craft Trust) is on Prevention.
In advance of the week
17-21 November is #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. Safeguarding adults is everyone’s responsibility. Find out how you can get involved in raising awareness:
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During the week
This week is #SafeguardingAdultsWeek which is a time to raise awareness of safeguarding adults.
There is no excuse for adult abuse. To find out more about safeguarding adults in Newcastle, please visit www.newcastlesafeguarding.org.uk
During #SafeguardingAdultsWeek we want to clear up some common mistakes people make when talking about safeguarding adults. Watch this video to find out more: https://youtu.be/v9nnTFcfa1w
Self-neglect is a common safeguarding adult concern. This short animation aims to raise awareness of what self-neglect is and where people can get help and support: https://youtu.be/WkjxMdCs9mA?si=Txoo1m9WHvIPbRIx #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
Do you know what #HomeTakeover is and what it looks like?
Do you know why a victim might not want to speak out?
Do you know where to report concerns?
If you answered no to any of these questions, watch our short animation to find out more: https://youtu.be/E6d3HmhuQtc
Financial abuse is a common form of abuse reported in Newcastle and it can have a serious impact on a person’s health and wellbeing as well as their finances.
The Newcastle Safeguarding Adults Board have guidance on identifying, preventing and responding to financial abuse: https://www.newcastlesafeguarding.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Financial-Abuse-Guidance-November-2021.pdf
Learning about safeguarding adults shouldn’t just happen every three years. Why not use a Safeguarding Adults Team Talk to keep the conversation going? https://www.newcastlesafeguarding.org.uk/safeguarding-adults-team-talk/
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