Safeguarding a Better Life for All - Free from Abuse and Neglect
A range of activities and events are being held next week in support of Safeguarding Adults Week (15 - 21 November).
The Council is lighting up the Town Hall purple to mark the week and raise awareness that safeguarding adults is everyone's responsibility.
Councillor Anne Hetherington, Lead Member for Independence and Wellbeing, said: "All adults have the right to be protected from abuse, harm and neglect regardless of their age, ability, gender, race or religion.
"The South Tyneside Safeguarding Children and Adults Partnership is supporting this week with the aim of raising awareness of the issue and increasing people's confidence to spot the signs of neglect or abuse and reporting concerns."
Each day of the week the Partnership will focus on a different safeguarding theme with the aim of upskilling people in topics which include online safety, financial abuse, domestic and mate and hate crime.
To find out more visit www.anncrafttrust.org
Councillor Hetherington added: "We want to get people talking about this issue and understand that we all have a role to play in creating safer communities. If you see something that concerns you, please report it. The worst thing you can do is nothing."
Anyone worried or concerned about an adult or child in South Tyneside should call
• Police 101 / 999(if in immediate danger)
• Adults - Let's Talk Service: 0191 424 6000 (Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 5.00pm and Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm)
• Out of Hours: 0191 456 2093 (Out of Office Hours: Evenings, Weekends and Bank Holidays)
To find out more, visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/worriedaboutanadult
• Children - Contact the Integrated Safeguarding Interventions Team (ISIT) 0191 424 5010(Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 5.00pm and Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm)
• Out of Hours: 0191 456 2093 (Out of Office Hours : Evenings, Weekends and Bank Holidays)
To find out more, visit: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/35807/Worried-about-a-child-