Introduction and Context

This section provides the context and the key information underpinning the South Tyneside Safeguarding Safeguarding Adult Board Policies, Procedures and Practice (APPP) resource.

• 1.1 Purpose and How to Use this Resource
• 1.2 Introduction
• 1.3 Context, Principles and Values
• 1.4 Safeguarding: What is it and Why does it Matter?
• 1.5 Preventing Abuse and Neglect
• 1.6 Making Safeguarding Personal
• 1.7 Equality, Diversity and Human Rights in a Safeguarding Context
• 1.8 Dignity, Compassion and Respect
• 1.8 Safeguarding Adults and Culturally Competent Practice
• 1.9 Co-production