Safeguarding Adults

This website includes information on safeguarding adults at risk from abuse, and the work of East Riding’s Safeguarding Adults Board (ERSAB). Our aim is to help everyone to understand the part they play in protecting adults and ensuring even the most vulnerable are kept safe and well. If you report a concern you will be listened to, supported and involved every step of the way.

About ERSAB

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Latest updates

Safeguarding Adults Week 2023

Programme of free on-line sessions announced for Safeguarding Adults Week 20 – 24 November 2023.

Partners from the Hull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults Boards have come together and developed a programme of learning events and interactive session to support this years Safeguarding Adults week and the Ann Craft Trust. To find out more please see our Safeguarding Week page where you can see the full programme of events:

Safeguarding Adults Week 2023

Tue 17 Oct

Domestic Abuse Awareness Month October 2023

Please visit the news article via the link below:

Domestic Abuse Awareness Month October 2023

Fri 15 Sep

Modern Slavery Update - July 2023

The East Riding of Yorkshire Modern Slavery Local Forum was held on 23 May 2023.

Please visit the news article via the link below:

Modern Slavery Update - July 2023

Wed 21 Jun

Domestic Violence & Abuse Partnership (DVAP) Resources

The Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership is a confidential service supporting victims of domestic abuse and providing services dedicated to preventing domestic abuse.

If you want information or advice, or just to talk to someone in a confidential setting please contact DVAP (01482) 396368.

The resources provide further information about the types of services available. Visit the page and scroll down to the resources:

Click for DVAP Resources then scroll down the page

ERSAB has a new 2022-25 ERSAB Strategy

A new three-year safeguarding strategy for 2022-25 is now in place which covers the whole of the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The new 2022-25 strategy is available to download below:

East Riding Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2022-25

What is abuse or neglect?

There are many different forms of abuse and they all result in behaviour towards a person that deliberately or intentionally cause harm, physically or emotionally.

More about forms of abuse

Reporting abuse or neglect

Safeguarding adults training courses

Search our calendar of multi-level certified courses available to all care sector staff and volunteers. We are currently delivering a range of virtual trainer-lead online safeguarding training courses and resources in line with COVID restrictions

View training courses

Latest news

November 17, 2023
DAPS L1 Flyer Nov 2023 (pdf 190kb) ER DAPS L2 Flyer Nov 23 (pdf 160kb)
October 17, 2023
Partners from the Hull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults Boards have come together and developed a programme of learning events and interactive session to support this years Safeguarding Adults...
September 15, 2023
Each year we write an annual report saying what the East Riding Safeguarding Adults Board has done to reach its goals. The report outlines the role and function of the Board, highlights the...
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