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Kurumlar, savunmas\u0131z yeti\u015fkinleri koruma kampanyas\u0131na destek veriyor.<\/h1>\n

21 November 2022<\/p>\n

Organisations working with adults in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, are backing an annual national campaign to protect vulnerable adults from harm.<\/p>\n

Safeguarding Adults Week (21-27 November) aims to help the public as well as health and care professionals know how to spot the signs that someone is at risk of abuse, neglect or harm, and how to respond effectively.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s campaign has a particular focus on types of harm and abuse that have increased over the last two years such as self-neglect, financial and criminal exploitation, and domestic abuse.<\/p>\n

Information about the campaign, and details of training events for local health and care professionals, will be shared on social media throughout the week using the hashtags #SAAW2022 and #SafeguardingAdultsWeek.<\/p>\n

Tony Oliver, Independent Chair of South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone has a right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. We need to raise public and professional awareness in supporting the reduction of adult abuse.<\/p>\n

\u201cSadly, social changes including the increased isolation experienced by many during the pandemic, the growth of social media and cost of living pressures, can all affect the number of vulnerable people at risk of abuse and neglect.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis week\u2019s campaign aims to raise awareness of these risks and help people understand what abuse is, what to do if they identify risks to themselves or those most vulnerable to abuse or actually witness abuse.<\/p>\n

\u201cUltimately, safeguarding is all of our responsibility and I urge people with concerns about a vulnerable adult to make them known to local agencies.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Councillor Helen Holland, Bristol City Council Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring this safeguarding week, we want to remind people that safeguarding is everyone\u2019s responsibility. Abuse can take many forms and can happen to anyone, at any time.<\/p>\n

\u201cVulnerable adults who are not able to protect themselves from harm or exploitation may need support from a range of organisations to help them make informed choices and stay safe. Organisations across our city are working together in the Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership to ensure abuse is reported, investigated and stopped.<\/p>\n

\u201cSadly, a number of factors including the national cost of living crisis can increase the number of vulnerable people at risk. It is very important that anyone with concerns about someone\u2019s safety reports it to their local council or calls the police if a person is in immediate danger.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Teresa Bell, Independent Chair of North Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cNational Safeguarding Week is an opportunity for our organisations and communities to come together to raise awareness of adult safeguarding. Take a look at the themes for the week and learn about how to get involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year we are focussing on contemporary safeguarding challenges, such as the growing incidence of self-neglect. Our aim is to start conversations and to highlight how we can all identify and respond to safeguarding risks and incidents.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Rosi Shepherd, Chief Nursing Officer at BNSSG ICB, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s campaign highlights that adult abuse and neglect can happen anywhere and can take many forms.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a partner in the local safeguarding adults boards, the NHS is working together with the police, local authorities and others to raise awareness of safeguarding issues and importantly, ensure that organisations and individuals feel confident in identifying and reporting abuse.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease take a minute to find out more about the campaign via your local safeguarding adults board website and if you know someone who is experiencing abuse, please do report it.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is safeguarding?<\/h2>\n

Safeguarding is about protecting everyone\u2019s right to live in safety from abuse and neglect.<\/p>\n

Abuse comes in many forms including physical, emotional, psychological, domestic, financial, discriminatory, modern slavery, neglect and self-neglect.<\/p>\n

Who is at risk?<\/h2>\n

Any adult can be at risk of abuse. Local authorities, organisations and agencies must act if they have reasonable cause to suspect abuse for adults resident in their area who:<\/p>\n