National Safeguarding Adults Week - course material
National Safeguarding Adults Week 2026
Safeguarding Adults Week 2026 takes place from 16 to 22 November 2026 and provides an opportunity to raise awareness of adult safeguarding and the importance of supporting adults to live free from abuse and neglect.
During the week, the Derby Safeguarding Adults Board and Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults Board worked together to promote safeguarding awareness, share learning and provide a programme of webinars and resources designed to support professionals working with adults who may have care and support needs.
Safeguarding Adults Week 2026 Theme
This year's theme is "Every Voice, Every Choice", highlighting the importance of listening to adults, respecting their wishes and ensuring they remain at the centre of decisions about their lives.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. By working together, we can help create communities where adults feel safe, supported and heard.
Learning Opportunities and Resources
Throughout the week, Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults Boards are promoting and hosting learning opportunities covering a range of safeguarding topics, including:
- Domestic abuse and learning from Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDRs)
- Domestic abuse and the criminal justice system
- Fire prevention
- Legal literacy
- Making Safeguarding Personal and inclusion
- Professional curiosity
- Substance use
These sessions are designed to help frontline staff and managers feel confident and competent when supporting adults referred for safeguarding support.
Supporting Safer Communities
As part of Safeguarding Adults Week, the Derby Safeguarding Adults Board worked with local partners to promote key safeguarding messages and encourage conversations about recognising abuse, reducing risk and knowing where to access support.
Activities included:
- Promoting fire prevention awareness in partnership with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
- Sharing resources from the DSAB Learning Themes Library to support professional practice and legal literacy.
- Working with Derby County Community Trust, Derby County Football Club, Active Derbyshire and Ann Craft Trust to raise awareness of safeguarding within local communities.
- Promoting support available for unpaid carers and recognising Carers Rights Day.
Further Information
If you wish to book onto the webinar, please use the following flyer for information on the courses as well as booking links.
National Safeguarding Adults Week 2026 Courses Flyer
Additional resources, links and information about Safeguarding Adults Week can be found on the Ann Craft Trust website: Safeguarding Adults Week 2026.
If you are concerned that an adult may be experiencing abuse or neglect, please visit our Report a Concern page for information on how to access help and support.
Derby and Derbyshire SAB - Safeguarding Adults Week 2026 Poster