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Brent Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report

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The Brent Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee last discussed the Brent Safeguarding Adults Board's annual report in July 2025, focusing on housing's role in safeguarding failures.

In July 2025, the Brent Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee discussed the Brent Safeguarding Adults Board's annual report, which details its activities and performance. The discussion focused on the role of housing in safeguarding failures, particularly for adults with substance misuse issues.

The Independent Chair for Brent Safeguarding Adults Board, Nicola Brownjohn, presented the report, noting the board provides strategic support rather than direct services. Addressing substance misuse and housing needs was a key focus, identified in several Safeguarding Adults Reviews.

Key facts

  1. The Brent Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee discussed the Brent Safeguarding Adults Board's annual report in July 2025. Source
  2. The discussion focused on the role of housing in safeguarding failures, particularly for adults with substance misuse issues. Source
  3. Nicola Brownjohn, Independent Chair for Brent Safeguarding Adults Board, presented the annual report. Source
  4. The board provides strategic support rather than direct services, as noted by its Independent Chair. Source
  5. Addressing substance misuse and housing needs was a key focus, highlighted in Safeguarding Adults Reviews. Source
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