Safeguarding adults

A knowledge resource for protecting the public

Our online safeguarding hub is your gateway to share and access examples of safeguarding best practice, resources, training tools, policies and guidelines.

If you don't do something, who will?

Safeguarding is part of everyday nursing and midwifery practice in whatever setting it takes place. You should have the skills to confidently recognise and effectively manage situations where you suspect a person in your care is at risk of harm, abuse or neglect, including poor practice. Do you know what to do?

  • Introduction to safeguarding adults

    Safeguarding is part of everyday nursing and midwifery practice in whatever setting it takes place.

  • Training toolkit

    Presentations, factsheets, poster and postcard

  • The films

    We have produced a series of films, looking at safeguarding from different perspectives

  • Order your Safeguarding Adults Pack

    Posters, postcards and a DVD of the films

  • Share your safeguarding experience and tips

    Do you have any tips or examples of good safeguarding practice that could help other nurses and midwives protect the public from abuse, harm or neglect?

  • England

    Safeguarding resources and best practice for England

  • Wales

    Safeguarding resources and best practice for Wales

  • Scotland

    Safeguarding resources and best practice for Scotland

  • Northern Ireland

    Safeguarding resources and best practice for Northern Ireland

  • Feedback

    Our safeguarding resources have received a positive response from the professional community