The Isle of Wight Safeguarding Adults Board (IOWSAB) brings together local organisations to work in partnership to protect adults with care and support needs from abuse and neglect.
The Board provides strategic leadership for safeguarding across the Isle of Wight, ensuring that services work effectively together to prevent harm, promote wellbeing, and support adults to live safe, independent lives within their communities.
Our role is to:
- Seek assurance that organisations are meeting their safeguarding responsibilities
- Promote learning and continuous improvement across all partner agencies
- Raise awareness of safeguarding within local communities
- Ensure the voices and experiences of adults are at the heart of our work
We do not deliver frontline services. Instead, we coordinate and challenge partner organisations to improve safeguarding practice and outcomes across the Island.
Find out more: IOW Safeguarding Adults Board Presentation (PDF, July 2025)
Our Funding Partners
The Board is jointly funded by three statutory partners:
- Isle of Wight Council
- NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB)
- Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary
Together, these organisations provide leadership and collective accountability for safeguarding adults across the Isle of Wight.
Our Board Members
