Adult Safeguarding Board
Barnet's Adult Safeguarding Board reported a rise in concerns in 2025-26, while successfully reducing risks in most cases.
Barnet's Safeguarding Adults Board reported a rise to 2,292 safeguarding concerns completed in 2025-26, according to its annual report presented in November 2026. The report to the Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee also highlighted that risks were reduced or removed in over 92% of cases, with neglect and acts of omission being the most prevalent types of abuse.
The board's report further noted that 97.1% of individuals who were asked about their desired outcomes reported that these were achieved. Financial abuse and physical abuse were also significant categories, making up 13.6% and 11.5% of cases respectively.
The Barnet Safeguarding Adults Board is responsible for overseeing the safeguarding of adults in the borough. It monitors cases of abuse, harm, and neglect, aiming to ensure vulnerable adults live free from such issues and achieve their desired outcomes.
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 cases handled by the board in 2025-26. Source
- 97.1% of individuals asked achieved their desired outcomes in 2025-26, according to the board. Source
- Neglect and acts of omission accounted for over 52% of abuse cases in Barnet in 2025-26. Source
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