The overall objective of the board is to enhance the quality of life of the vulnerable adults who are at risk of abuse and to progressively improve the services of those in need of protection. The board is a multi agency organisation with and independent chair.
The role of the board is to:
- determine safeguarding policy
- coordinate safeguarding activity between agencies
- facilitate joint training.
The board consists of relevant agencies which have a key statutory role in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. The main responsibility lies with
- adult social care services (East Riding of Yorkshire Council)
- health services (including NHS East Riding of Yorkshire)
- Humberside Police
- regulatory bodies (Care quality commission)
- Humberside Fire and Rescue
- Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
There are other organisations who have direct involvement or may have an interest in the board, including:
- voluntary and independent agencies
- housing providers
- carer support services
- user-led organisations
- advocacy and advice services.