Covers north Norfolk area and some surrounding parishes. Linked to North Norfolk, Broadland and Norwich district councils.

Chair: Sam and Tom (who both work in adult social services.)

Some organisations who attend:

• adult social care
• community health
• police
• district/borough councils
• community mental health (NSFT)
• housing
• Norfolk library service
• safeguarding children’s partnership (LSCG) chair
• voluntary sector

2024

In March 2024 the discussion at NLSAP members was around around 'Raising a concern'.

We talked about the role and responsibilities of safeguarding leads and the training opportunities available.

The challenges of supporting people who are suicidal or at risk of harm – advice and information shared among the group.

The positive impact of collaboration, and feedback from safeguarding enquiries.

The prevalence of financial abuse and fraud, especially romance fraud in the local area.

Positive use of the resources and guidance on the NSAB website and how to raise a safeguarding concern. 

2023

The meeting in September covered ideas around neglect and self-neglect - we talked about the challenges of working with people who don’t want support, how risk can go unseen or be ‘lost’. Assertive outreach takes time, and entrenched mental health needs can be very difficult to address.

Discussion around approach to child neglect using Norfolk Graded Profile – many people feel safeguarding can be more ‘clear cut’ working with children – working with adults means increased complexity in situations especially around mental capacity.

2022

The meeting in January had to be cancelled due to operational pressures in the local area.

In March, the partnership had a very engaged discussion following a presentation on DHR Daisy, with colleagues keen to share further in team / reflective practice / collaboration meetings, with a particular focus on supporting carers.