WARRINGTON Borough Council is preparing to mark Safeguarding Adults Week 2026 with a programme of events and training sessions aimed at raising awareness of abuse, preventing neglect and ensuring vulnerable adults have a say in decisions affecting their lives.
Warrington Borough Council is supporting the national campaign, which runs from November 16 to 22, alongside the Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board.
This year’s theme is ‘Every Voice. Every Choice.’, highlighting the importance of listening to individuals, respecting their wishes and ensuring their views remain central to decisions about their care and support.
The week will also provide an opportunity to highlight the work of Warrington’s new Adult Safeguarding Hub, which has received and responded to almost 1,600 safeguarding concerns since launching in July.
The hub brings together specialist staff in one team, helping ensure concerns are dealt with promptly while supporting people to make informed choices about their safety and wellbeing.
Staff working in the hub said they found it rewarding to support individuals at risk and help keep people safe.
Feedback from people who have received support has included: “Thank you for your support and showing that you care.”
A series of free online sessions and an in-person event will take place throughout the week, covering a range of adult safeguarding issues.
These include:
– Monday, November 16 (10.30am-noon): Beyond the Checklist: Making Safeguarding Personal – exploring how safeguarding can be shaped around an individual’s wishes, views and desired outcomes.
– Monday, November 16 (11am-1pm): Safeguarding Website Tour and Coproduction – an in-person drop-in event at the Living Well Hub, Horsemarket Street, offering the opportunity to explore safeguarding information on the council’s website, provide feedback and find out about opportunities to help shape adult social care services. No booking is required.
– Tuesday, November 17 (2pm-3pm) and Thursday, November 19 (12.30pm-1.30pm): Warrington’s Adult Safeguarding Glossary – explaining key safeguarding terms, legal concepts, acronyms and local processes.
– Wednesday, November 18 (2pm-4pm): Modern Slavery and the Care Sector – raising awareness of modern slavery and its links to adult social care.
– Friday, November 20 (10am-11.30am): Explaining the Safeguarding Hub – providing an insight into the new service and how it supports local people.
The sessions are aimed at a wide audience, including health and social care professionals, care providers, housing and voluntary sector staff, community and faith groups, volunteers, people with lived experience of care and support needs, and residents interested in learning more about adult safeguarding.
People wishing to attend the online sessions can book through the Warrington Safeguarding Partnerships website.
As part of the campaign, residents and organisations are also being encouraged to wear something green on Wednesday, November 18, as a visible show of support for adult safeguarding.
Councillor Tony Higgins, Warrington Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, said: “Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Safeguarding Adults Week is a chance to raise awareness of the signs of abuse and neglect, encourage people to speak up if they have concerns, and highlight the support available in Warrington.
“Our new Adult Safeguarding Hub is already making a real difference, helping to ensure concerns are responded to quickly and that people’s voices remain at the centre of the safeguarding process.
“I would encourage residents, community groups and professionals to get involved in the week’s activities and learn more about how we can work together to keep adults safe.”
Safeguarding Adults Week brings together professionals, volunteers and communities to raise awareness of key issues, share best practice and promote a culture of prevention, helping to stop abuse and neglect before they happen.”
