What we do
The Care Act 2014 brings a statutory requirement for each local authority to set up a Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB). The main objective of a SAB is to assure itself that local safeguarding arrangements are in place and that partners act to help and protect adults in its area who meet the criteria under the act.
The SAB must lead adult safeguarding arrangements across its area and oversee and coordinate the effectiveness of the safeguarding work of its member and partner agencies.
SABs have 3 core duties under the Care Act. They must:
- develop and publish a strategic plan setting out how they will meet their objectives and how their member and partner agencies will contribute
- publish an annual report detailing how effective their work has been
- commission Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs) for any cases which meet the criteria for these
The Board has a key responsibility for protecting adults from abuse, reducing the risk of abuse and supporting people to stop abuse where it happens.
Find out more about our roles and duties.