Safeguarding – it’s everyone’s business
Posted on : 14 Nov 2023
Caerphilly County Borough Council is reminding everyone that the safeguarding of vulnerable children, young people and adults is everyone’s responsibility.
Cllr Elaine Forehead, Cabinet Member for Social Care said “National Safeguarding Week (13th – 17th November) is an opportunity for organisations who work with vulnerable adults and children to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. Safeguarding isn’t just an issue that applies to social workers or other professionals – it’s essential that we are all aware of our duty to protect those in our communities who might be at risk of abuse or neglect.”
Every child and adult in Caerphilly County Borough has the right to live in a safe society, free from violence, fear, abuse, bullying or discrimination and we all have a role to play in achieving that. National Safeguarding Week is an important week in the calendar when multi-agency partners come together to learn best practice and share information, underlining our commitment to ensure that people living in the county borough are safe and protected.”
If you have any concerns about a child, young person or vulnerable adult, you can report your concerns to the following:
Adults: 0808 100 2500 / IAAADULTS@caerphilly.gov.uk
Children: 0808 100 1727 / contactandreferral@caerphilly.gov.uk