Issue - meetings

To receive an annual update in respect of the local authority statutory duty to safeguard vulnerable adults.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Adults’ Health and Care

providing an annual update on the local authority statutory duty to safeguard

vulnerable adults.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee:

       i.        Notes the positive progress and strong performance of the Department to keep adults at risk safe from abuse and/or neglect, whilst acknowledging ongoing risks to fulfilling statutory safeguarding duties.

      ii.        Notes the commitment of a wide range of Adults’ Health and Care staff, and wider partner agencies, to delivering robust safeguarding arrangements in Hampshire.

     iii.        Notes the contribution of the Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) to safeguarding strategy, assurance, and the development of policy across the four local authority areas of Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, and the Isle of Wight.

    iv.        Receive a further update on adult safeguarding in 12 months’ time.