Working in partnership to enable adults in Somerset to live a life free from fear, harm and abuse
The Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) is a partnership committee providing strategic leadership for adult safeguarding across the county.
This site provides a range of information for people who may experience or be at risk of experiencing abuse, their families, carers, and anyone who works with people with health or social care needs. This includes a section with links to information about coronavirus.
As well as general information on keeping safe and how to report concerns, there is a dedicated area for professionals providing access to a range of policy and practice guidance, and safeguarding resources.

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2 days ago
A new NICE guideline on Safeguarding adults in care homes has been published today.
Read it here: https://t.co/DSoGbztXTh https://t.co/mWlkLUluia
A new NICE guideline on Safeguarding adults in care homes has been published today.
Read it here: https://t.co/DSoGbztXTh https://t.co/mWlkLUluia

2 days ago
Dementia Safeguarding Scheme: 2000 new tech wristbands available thanks to charitable funding— Avon and Somerset Police https://t.co/O0HxTPkoDU
Dementia Safeguarding Scheme: 2000 new tech wristbands available thanks to charitable funding— Avon and Somerset Police https://t.co/O0HxTPkoDU
3 days ago
During covid-19, we're all looking for hand sanitisers and face coverings to protect ourselves and our families. Most products on the market are suitable, but potentially unsafe items may be available. Read our guide on what to use to help keep you safe
https://t.co/GaKLDesr57 https://t.co/Ve4lj9qSlF
During covid-19, we're all looking for hand sanitisers and face coverings to protect ourselves and our families. Most products on the market are suitable, but potentially unsafe items may be available. Read our guide on what to use to help keep you safe
https://t.co/GaKLDesr57 https://t.co/Ve4lj9qSlF

4 days ago
Sheilding guidance was recently updated and the British Sign Language translations are available here - https://t.co/9LMgaTuf8Z
#COVID19UK #BSL #AccessibleInformation
These videos were produced in partnership with the @DHSCgovuk https://t.co/vhtVdb5F4O
Sheilding guidance was recently updated and the British Sign Language translations are available here - https://t.co/9LMgaTuf8Z
#COVID19UK #BSL #AccessibleInformation
These videos were produced in partnership with the @DHSCgovuk https://t.co/vhtVdb5F4O
