South Tyneside Safeguarding Adults Board

Our vision is for all partners to work together effectively to enable and empower people in South Tyneside to be free and safe from abuse and neglect.

This strategy aligns with the South Tyneside 20 year vision - "A place where people live healthy, happy, and fulfilled lives".

The strategy outlines how the Safeguarding Adults Board will help people to be able to live as safely and independently as possible, making their own decisions, taking control of their lives, and where the local communities:

• Have a culture that does not tolerate abuse
• Work together to prevent harm
• Know what to do when abuse happens

To achieve this vision, we will:

• Actively promote collaboration and commitment
• Work together on prevention strategies
• Listen to the voice of people to deliver positive outcomes

The key role for the SAB is to hold all agencies / members to account if this vision is not being realised.