Safeguarding concerns
Barnet Council's Safeguarding Adults Board reported a rise in concerns in 2025-26, with risks reduced in most cases.
Barnet's Safeguarding Adults Board reported 2,292 completed safeguarding concerns in 2025-26, as detailed in its annual report presented to the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee in November 2026. The report also highlighted that risks were reduced or removed in over 92% of cases, and 97.1% of individuals achieved their desired outcomes.
The Barnet report indicated that neglect and acts of omission were the most prevalent types of abuse, accounting for over 52% of cases in 2025-26. Financial abuse made up 13.6% of the concerns, while physical abuse constituted 11.5% of the total cases.
Key facts
- Barnet's Safeguarding Adults Board completed 2,292 safeguarding concerns in 2025-26. Source
- Risks were reduced or removed in over 92% of safeguarding cases in Barnet in 2025-26. Source
- Neglect and acts of omission accounted for over 52% of safeguarding cases in Barnet in 2025-26. Source
- Financial abuse made up 13.6% of safeguarding cases in Barnet in 2025-26. Source
- Physical abuse made up 11.5% of safeguarding cases in Barnet in 2025-26. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 11 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.
