Membership
The overarching purpose of Northamptonshire SAB is to help and safeguard adults with care and support needs.
It does this by:
- Assuring itself that local safeguarding arrangements are in place as defined by the Care Act 2014 and supporting statutory guidance
- Assuring itself that safeguarding practice is person-centred and outcome-focused
- Working collaboratively to prevent abuse and neglect where possible
- Ensuring agencies and individuals give timely and proportionate responses when abuse or neglect have occurred
- Assuring itself that safeguarding practice is continuously improving and enhancing the quality of life of adults in its area
Safeguarding leads from agencies across the Health Economy, Local Authorities, Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service, Community Safety Partnerships, the Probation Service, and the Voluntary and Community support the activities of the Board. Without the hard work of its members, we would not learn, develop and grow.
Governance
Board governance arrangements are undertaken by statutory partners and a number of other key officers:
- NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board
- North Northamptonshire Council – Adult Social Care
- North Northamptonshire Council – Cabinet member responsible for Adult Social Care
- North Northamptonshire Council – Housing
- North Northamptonshire Council – Opposition member
- Northamptonshire Children’s Trust
- Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
- Northamptonshire NHS Healthcare Foundation Trust
- Northamptonshire Police
- Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
- Principal Social Workers
- University Hospitals Northamptonshire
- West Northamptonshire Council – Cabinet member responsible for Adult Social Care
- West Northamptonshire Council – Housing
- West Northamptonshire Council – Opposition Member
- West Northamptonshire Council – Adult Social Care
A separate multi-agency Delivery Group supports the strategic direction of the Board.