What is safeguarding?

Safeguarding means protecting someone's health, wellbeing and human rights so that they can live free from harm, abuse and neglect.

Those most in need of protection include:

• children and young people
• adults at risk, such as those who receive care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities 

We all have a role to play to safeguard children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect. 

If you have a general enquiry about the work of the Gateshead Safeguarding Adults Board or the Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnership please get in touch.

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