Safeguarding Adults Week 2026 - free events
As part of Safeguarding Adults Week 2026, Bedford Borough & Central Bedfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board are pleased to offer two free learning opportunities designed to support safeguarding practice and strengthen partnership working across our system.
🔥 Hidden Risk, Life-Saving Awareness: Emollients, Fire Safety and Protecting Adults at Risk
Monday 16 November 2026
Delivered in partnership with the Fire and Rescue Service, and adult social care this practical session will increase awareness of the fire risks associated with emollient use and how agencies can work together to reduce harm and improve safety outcomes for adults with care and support needs.
Who should attend? All frontline practitioners, care providers, housing staff, health professionals, social care staff and safeguarding leads. This webinar is for everyone who visits people at home!
Sessions available: Click the links below to join. (Links can be cut and pasted for you to create the event reminder in your calendar.)
📖 The Essential Guide to Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs)
Wednesday 18 November 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Click here to join. (Links can be cut and pasted for you to create the event reminder in your calendar.)
This webinar is aimed primarily at managers, senior managers, safeguarding leads, quality assurance professionals and leaders who may be involved in identifying, referring or implementing learning from a Safeguarding Adults Review.
The session will provide:
- An overview of the statutory duties under Section 44 of the Care Act 2014
- Guidance on when a SAR referral should be considered
- Insight into the purpose and value of SARs in improving practice
- An explanation of the local referral pathway and decision-making process
- Key considerations for leaders responsible for embedding SAR learning within their organisations
Whether you are new to SARs or would benefit from a refresher, this webinar offers a practical guide to understanding your role in the local review process.
Both sessions are free to attend and form part of our commitment to promoting learning, prevention, and effective safeguarding across the partnership.
Please share these opportunities with colleagues and relevant teams within your organisation.