Independent Chair of the Richmond and Wandsworth Safeguarding Adults Board
The Richmond and Wandsworth Safeguarding Adults Board, led by its Independent Chair, recently reported effective safeguarding arrangements for 2025/26.
In September 2026, Wandsworth's Safeguarding Adults Board reported that safeguarding arrangements in the borough remained effective, with strong multi-agency partnership working. The annual report for 2025/26, presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board, highlighted that 99.7% of recorded safeguarding outcomes were fully or partially achieved.
The report also noted that risk was reduced or removed in the vast majority of enquiries, and 80% of individuals felt as safe as they wanted to be following an intervention. The Independent Chair oversees the Richmond and Wandsworth Safeguarding Adults Board, which ensures effective safeguarding arrangements for adults.
Key facts
- Wandsworth's Safeguarding Adults Board reported effective safeguarding arrangements in September 2026. Source
- The annual report for 2025/26 was presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board. Source
- 99.7% of recorded safeguarding outcomes were fully or partially achieved. Source
- Risk was reduced or removed in the vast majority of enquiries. Source
- 80% of individuals felt as safe as they wanted to be following an intervention. Source
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