The team were out again yesterday, this time at the York & North Yorkshire Hate Crime Conference! Discussing how hate crime against disabled people is vastly underreported. Many face barriers to speaking out so we must listen, support and act. #HateCrimeAwareness #HelpNotHateNY

As part of #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek 2025 The NYC Safeguarding Team attended an event at Northallerton Town Hall organised by Mencap in partnership with North Yorkshire Community Safety Hub to talk about hate crime, safeguarding and sharing information about local services available in Northallerton.

#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Partners across York and North Yorkshire are working together to tackle Hate Crime.
Visit Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025 | www.nypartnerships.org.uk/hcawcsp #HelpNotHateNY

Today is World Homelessness Day.
People who are rough sleeping are often at greater risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

If you’re worried about someone, or need help yourself, visit 👉 www.northyorks.gov.uk/housing-and-...

🧠 Mental health matters.

Let’s break the stigma and safeguard those struggling. Visit: World Mental Health Day 2025 | Mental Health Foundation #WorldMentalHealthDay #SafeguardingAdults #NorthYorkshire

🧩 North Yorkshire Connected Spaces is a Lived Experience Recovery Org (LERO) offering peer support & free recovery activities in Harrogate & Northallerton.
📣 Next drop-in forum (lunch included): 📍 Northallerton Town Hall, DL7 8QR
🗓️ Mon 27 Oct | ⏰10am–2pm
All welcome!

It’s #OlderPersonsDay. Older people have the right to live free from abuse, neglect and harm. Let’s work together to protect and value every older person in our community. If you or someone you know is at risk of abuse or neglect call 0300 131 131. #SafeguardingAdults

This week is National Inclusion Week. Inclusion means safety, dignity and respect for everyone. Safeguarding protects all adults, whatever their background or circumstances. #NationalInclusionWeek #SafeguardingAdults #NorthYorkshire

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay with the theme of changing the narrative through compassion, support and action. @samaritans have shared guidance if you think you may know someone who might be suicidal. Take action, interrupt and show you care: samaritans.org/WSPD 💛

💙 Today is #InternationalDayOfCharity. Let's celebrate the power of giving and the organisations that support vulnerable adults across North Yorkshire! #InternationalDayOfCharity #SafeguardingAdults #NorthYorkshire #SafeguardingIsEverybodysBusiness

Today is International Overdose Day.💜
Let’s remember lives lost and raise awareness to prevent more tragedies. Support and free overdose awareness training is available for anyone in North Yorkshire via the Drink Drug Hub. Book here: drinkdrughub.co.uk/training/ove... #overdose #awareness

✨Safeguarding Adults: The 6 Key Principles✨

Safeguarding is all about keeping people safe from harm and empowering them to live with dignity and respect. It’s built on these six powerful principles. Together, these principles create a safer, stronger community for everyone.💙
#safeguardingadults

Some people with cognitive impairments or learning disabilities may fear going to hospital, even when treatment is vital.

SCIE’s guide explains how the Mental Capacity Act can support safe, respectful decisions in their best interests. Read our blog: safeguardingadults.co.uk/news/getting...

🛡️Safeguarding is Everyone’s Business!🛡️Every adult has the right to live free from abuse and neglect. The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board works with partners to protect those most at risk. #SafeguardingAdults

🔍 Learn more: safeguardingadults.co.uk
📢 Report concerns: 0300 131 2 131