North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board

10/09/2026

Content warning: This post discusses su***de and su***de prevention.
Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.
Changing the Narrative on Su***de, encourages us to challenge stigma, increase understanding and create a culture where people feel able to talk openly and seek support. The call to action is to "Start the Conversation".
Because every conversation matters.
Need support?
📞 Samaritans 116 123 (24/7)
💬 Mind mental health support and helplines - https://www.mind.org.uk/.../seek.../mental-health-helplines/
🌿 Just B Hear to Help - https://justb.org.uk/services/hear-to-help/
🩺 NHS 111
🚨 999 in an emergency
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09/09/2026

We know that like us many of the young adults, children, families, carers, organisations and communities across North Yorkshire will be deeply saddened to hear the news that PAPYRUS are no longer operating. A vital service, doing endless work around ***dePrevention

To ensure that people can still receive the help and support they need - and for those who are worried about someone - contact to alternative support is available below:

Samaritans - call 116 123 (free 24/7)
Shout - text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7)
NHS 111 - for urgent medical health support
In an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E

18/08/2026

Survey Results are in! 📝– What you told us about Safeguarding Adults in North Yorkshire

Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey, you can view the results and information in our latest blog post➡️ https://safeguardingadults.co.uk/news/survey-results-what-you-told-us-about-safeguarding-adults-in-north-yorkshire/

24/06/2026

🌡️Hot weather can affect anyone’s health, but older people can be particularly at risk.

Taking a moment to check in on others can make a real difference. Here are some simple ways from Age UK to help older people stay safe during high temperatures ➡️ https://www.ageuk.org.uk/gloucestershire/about-us/news/articles/2026/stay-cool-in-a-heatwave/

19/06/2026

Today: Learning from the ‘Peter and Alice’ Safeguarding Adults Review with

SARs help to identify areas of learning, strengthen and improve practice and work collaboratively with partners

You can explore learning from other published reviews here:
👉 https://safeguardingadults.co.uk/learning-research/nysab-learning/published-reviews/

18/06/2026

“Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do”

Some words from Abi Barron, Director of Health and Adult Services, during and the importance of keeping people safe and protected 💙

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

There is still time to join a Safeguarding Week session ⏲️

Browse the programme and find something that feels relevant to you.

👉 https://safeguardingadults.co.uk/news/safeguarding-week-2026-programme/

15/06/2026

Safeguarding Week starts today!📅

There are free sessions running all week across a wide range of topics.
👉 https://safeguardingadults.co.uk/news/safeguarding-week-2026-programme/

09/06/2026

How confident are we in asking the right questions?

Join for Professional Curiosity across Agencies during Safeguarding Week.

👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguarding-week-2026-professional-curiosity-across-agencies-tickets-1989299170369?aff=oddtdtcreator
👉 https://safeguardingadults.co.uk/working-with-adults/practice-guidance/professional-curiosity/