DECISION

To note the Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2021-22.

Councillor Gulam Kibria Choudhury, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, introduced the report which presented the Board’s annual report setting out progress, achievements and learning over the previous year and priorities for the year ahead. Councillor Choudhury introduced Fran Pearson, Independent Chair of the Safeguarding Adults Board, who provided further detail on the Board’s work over the past year. Fran gave thanks to partners and colleagues for their work. Fran outlined some of the key future priorities for the Board including addressing self-neglect; learning disabilities; and housing support for residents with complex and substance misuse needs.

Cabinet discussed the report including the role and engagement housing providers play in the Board’s work.

The Mayor welcomed the report, thanked Fran, officers, partners and lead members for their hard work and agreed the recommendation in the report.

RESOLVED:

1.    To note the Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2021-22.