RBSAB Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Adults Board

RBSAB Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Adults Board The RBSAB is a partnership of statutory and non-statutory organisations.which strategically oversees adult protection measures in the Rochdale Borough.

The Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Adults Board (RBSAB) is a partnership of statutory and non-statutory organisations. It is committed to Safeguarding Adults and will continue to work towards establishing a society where there is zero tolerance to adult abuse. The vision of the Board is that agencies who support people at risk of abuse or neglect have a culture that promotes good practice within se

rvices, raise public awareness to prevent abuse happening, act swiftly when it does and puts the person at the centre of planning to help them achieve their chosen outcomes. The overarching principles set out in the statement of Government Policy on Adult Safeguarding (DH) May 2011 and the Care Act 2014 are fully supported by Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Adults Board:
• Empowerment
Presumption of person led decisions and informed consent
• Protection
Support and representation for those in greatest need
• Prevention
It is better to take action before harm occurs
• Proportionality
Proportionate and least intrusive response appropriate to risk presented
• Partnership
Local solutions through services working with communities. Communities have a part to play in preventing and reporting neglect and abuse.
• Accountability
Accountability and transparency in delivering safeguarding

09/06/2026

Organisational Abuse, could it happen here?
with Professor Michael Preston-Shoot

Learning from an investigation of provider concerns

Book for a free open session on Tuesday 9 June 6pm - 7:30pm.

Michael is Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the University of Bedford. This short introduction does not do justice to the extensive
involvement that he has had in the development of safeguarding practice, chairing Safeguarding Adults Boards, and undertaking
Safeguarding Adults Reviews. He was co-author of the 1st and 2nd National Analysis of SARs and has worked in collaboration with the
Local Government Association to produce briefings and guidance for the sector.

During this session, Michael will share valuable insights from the recently published West Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board report,
“Response to Provider Learning Review” (May 2025).The recommendations from the review are significant and relevant for both local
and national safeguarding practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to share in the learning being made available.

08/06/2026

A message to all Carers- you are AMAZING 🌟

(8th-14th June) is a UK-wide awareness campaign that celebrates carers and all that they do, as well as highlighting the difficulties they face.

Our dementia carers wellbeing support services are designed to provide emotional and mental health support for those who give so much every day.

If you're a carer, please know that you don’t have to do it alone - we’re here for you.

We have Cuppa and Chat sessions, support groups, face-to-face sessions, drop-in sessions as well as over the phone support.

Find out more on our website ➡️ https://www.rochdalemind.org.uk/groups-and-services/dementia-wellbeing/

07/06/2026

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Number One Riverside, Smith Street
Rochdale
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