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Brent Safeguarding Adults Board

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Brent Council is reviewing housing's role in safeguarding failures, while the Safeguarding Adults Board prioritises self-neglect and substance misuse.

Brent Council's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee is reviewing the role of housing in safeguarding failures, particularly for adults with substance misuse issues, as discussed in July 2025. This follows several Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs) that highlighted the strategic priority of addressing substance misuse and housing needs. The Brent Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) has prioritised self-neglect, substance misuse, and housing as key areas of focus for the coming year.

The Brent Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) provides strategic support for safeguarding adults at risk, rather than delivering direct services, as stated by Independent Chair Nicola Brownjohn in July 2025. The board's annual report was presented to the Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, outlining its strategic role in supporting effective safeguarding arrangements within the borough.

Key facts

  1. Brent Council's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee discussed annual reports from the Brent Safeguarding Adults Board in July 2025. Source 1 Source 2
  2. Brent Council is reviewing the role of housing in safeguarding failures, particularly concerning adults with substance misuse issues. Source
  3. The Brent Safeguarding Adults Board has prioritised self-neglect, substance misuse, and housing for the coming year. Source
  4. Nicola Brownjohn is the Independent Chair for Brent Safeguarding Adults Board. Source 1 Source 2
  5. The Brent Safeguarding Adults Board provides strategic support rather than direct services. Source 1 Source 2
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  1. Brent Reviewing Housing's Role in Safeguarding Failures Brent Council is reviewing the role of housing in safeguarding failures, particularly concerning adults with substance misuse issues. Brent 9 July 2025
  2. Brent Safeguarding Adults Board Prioritizes Self-Neglect, Substance Misuse, and Housing The Brent Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) is prioritising self-neglect and substance misuse, alongside housing, as key areas of focus for the coming year. The announcement came... Brent 9 July 2025