Awareness Survey: Safeguarding vulnerable adults 2018 report
Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire carried out a survey to understand how confident local people felt about recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns, and to identify ways to improve awareness of safeguarding across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
The survey found that while many people understood the importance of safeguarding, there was uncertainty about what safeguarding means, when concerns should be reported, and which organisations to contact for help. Respondents highlighted the need for clearer information and greater public awareness.
The findings have been used to support local safeguarding partners in improving communication and ensuring people know how to raise concerns if they are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or adult.
Recommendations
The report recommends that local safeguarding partners should:
- Improve public awareness of what safeguarding is and why it matters.
- Provide clear information about how and where to report safeguarding concerns.
- Use simple, accessible language in safeguarding information and campaigns.
- Work together to promote consistent safeguarding messages across health, social care and community organisations.
- Increase opportunities for the public to learn about safeguarding through community engagement and local events.
Key themes:
- Public understanding of safeguarding
- Awareness of how to report concerns
- Access to safeguarding information
- Communication and public engagement
- Strengthening partnership working
Safeguarding Survey Report
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Awareness Survey: Safeguarding vulnerable adults 2018 report
