Strategic leadership for adult safeguarding, across the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Safeguarding Adults Board (IOWSAB) is a multi-agency partnership committee, coordinated by the local authority, which gives strategic leadership for adult safeguarding across the Isle of Wight.
The IOWSAB is a statutory requirement under the Care Act 2014. The Board’s main focus is to ensure that all agencies work together to safeguard adults with care and support needs. It does this by:
- Assuring that safeguarding arrangements on the Island help and protect adults who meet the criteria set out in Chapter 14 of the Care Act 2014 statutory guidance.
- Assuring 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.
The Board is not a frontline service and does not receive or process reports of abuse or neglect.
Our Statutory Partners
