The Safeguarding Adults 7th National Conference

  • Thursday, 06 November 2025
  • Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre
  • 08:30 - 16:30
150+
Conference
Attendees
8
CPD
Credits
16+
Expert Speakers
15+
Sponsors & Supporters
  • Overview

Welcome to the UK's Safeguarding Adults 7th National Conference, a pivotal event dedicated to enhancing the protection and well-being of vulnerable adults nationwide. This conference brings together professionals from local authorities, the NHS, charities, and other support services to share best practices, innovative approaches, and impactful case studies in safeguarding adults.

Throughout the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with esteemed keynote speakers who are experts in adult safeguarding and welfare. These speakers will address critical issues facing vulnerable adults and provide insights into effective strategies for safeguarding adults in various settings.

In addition to keynote presentations, the conference will feature enlightening case studies showcasing positive work from across different sectors. From successful interventions to prevent abuse and exploitation to collaborative initiatives promoting the empowerment and autonomy of vulnerable adults, these case studies will highlight innovative approaches and inspire attendees to implement similar strategies in their own organizations and communities.

Join us at The Safeguarding Adults 7th National Conference to learn, collaborate, and drive positive change in adult safeguarding practices across the UK. Together, we can work towards creating safer and more supportive environments for all vulnerable adults.

  • Event Programme

08:30

Registration and Coffee in the Networking Area

09:25

Chair's Opening Address

09:30

Keynote Address

09:50

Speaker Session 1

10:10

Speaker Session 2

10:30

Headline Sponsor

10:50

Question & Answer Session

Allocated planned time for speakers to receive questions from the audience and induce further discussion.

11:00

Coffee in the Networking Area

11:45

Case Study 1

"Showcase your impactful initiatives and best practices by presenting a sponsored case study at the Safeguarding Adults 7th National Conference in the UK, offering a unique platform to highlight your contributions to protecting and supporting vulnerable adults."

12:05

Speaker Session 3

12:25

Speaker Session 4

12:45

Case Study 2

"Showcase your impactful initiatives and best practices by presenting a sponsored case study at the Safeguarding Adults 7th National Conference in the UK, offering a unique platform to highlight your contributions to protecting and supporting vulnerable adults."

13:05

Question and Answer Session

13:15

Lunch in the Networking Area

A hot, two-course lunch consisting of multiple options will be provided for delegates. We cater for all dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten/dairy-free; just notify us ahead of time should you have any allergens or requirements.

14:15

Chairs Afternoon Address

14:20

Case Study 3

"Showcase your impactful initiatives and best practices by presenting a sponsored case study at the Safeguarding Adults 7th National Conference in the UK, offering a unique platform to highlight your contributions to protecting and supporting vulnerable adults."

14:40

Speaker Session 4

15:00

Speaker Session 5

15:20

Question and Answer Session

15:30

Afternoon Refreshment Break

15:40

Speaker Session 6

16:00

Closing Keynote Address

16:20

Question and Answer Session

16:30

Chair's Closing Remarks and Event Close

  • Register for event

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  • Accrue 8 CPD points
  • Hear how safeguarding decisions must be personal to each individual and how involving them in making choices right for them is paramount 
  • Learn more about how self-neglect impacts on health and wellbeing 
  • Gain insight into crisis prevention
  • Be informed of the prevalence and nature of forced marriage and its impact on victims
  • Explore how a trauma informed approach informs better practice and can avoid retraumatisation
  • Understand more about how local dementia services supports individual’s welfare
  • Improve awareness and understanding of safeguarding homeless adults
  • Discover how assistive technologies can assist safeguarding practice
  • Realise the the principles and factors that decision-makers must work through in deciding what is in a person’s best interests
  • Become aware of the prevalence and intricacies of romance abuse
  • Engage in sharing best practice
  • Benefit from the opportunity to question, discuss and debate with speakers and fellow professionals
  • Take advantage of knowledge sharing and professional networking
  • Contact Details
  • News
  • Venue
  • Featured Events
  • Downloads
  • Who will attend

Contact Details

News

  • A Brief Introduction to Safeguarding Adults in Sport

    • Posted on 25 August 2022
    • by Emma Gibson

Venue

Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre

Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre

Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre is the ideal solution when searching for conference venues in Manchester. Top-of-the-range conference suites, 3 star value hotel accommodation, delicious dining and friendly service are the ideal components for a successful conference or event in the heart of the city centre.

The 18 conference rooms are decked out with all the mod cons including state-of-the-art AV technology, projectors and screens, free Wi-Fi and flip charts. Our clients cover the whole spectrum and include government organisations, trade unions, large corporate companies, non-profit organisations, health and education sectors and small to medium-sized businesses.

From the get-go we strive for excellence in everything we do and our dedicated team of conference professionals go all out to make sure your conference, event or exhibition runs like clockwork.

Featured Events

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    • 23 November 2023
    • 08:30 - 15:45
    • Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre
  • Safeguarding Adults 2024

    • 26 September 2024
    • 09:30 - 16:30
    • Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre
  • Safeguarding Adults: It's Everybody’s Business

    • 24 November 2022
    • 08:30 - 15:45
    • Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre
  • Safeguarding Adults: Preventing Harm, Exploitation and Neglect

    • 26 November 2015
    • 08:30 - 13:30
    • The Place Aparthotel, Manchester
  • The Safeguarding Adults 6th National Conference

    • 08 May 2025
    • 08:30 - 16:30
    • Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre

Downloads & Resources

  • Open Forum Events Sponsorship Brochure
    Open Forum Events offer a number of partnership, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities that can meet your marketing and business development needs.

who will attend

  • Adult Mental Health Services Teams
  • Adult Safeguarding Leads
  • Adult Social Care Teams
  • Assisted Living Teams
  • Care Teams
  • Charity Workers
  • Clinicians
  • Community Safety Teams
  • Criminal Justice Officers
  • Designated Nurses for Adult Protection
  • Directors of Nursing
  • Extra Care Teams
  • GPs
  • Heads of Adult Social Services
  • Health Improvement Teams
  • Health Service Commissioner and experience
  • Establish new contacts
  • Home Care Services
  • Hospital Workers
  • HR and Workforce Development Teams
  • Neighbourhood & Community
  • Older People’s Services Teams
  • PALS
  • Physical Disability Teams
  • Police Officers
  • Policy & Performance Teams
  • Primary Care Teams
  • Quality & Development Teams
  • Rape & Sexual Violence Teams
  • Safe & Sound Partnership Boards
  • Strategy & Planning Teams
  • Supported Housing Teams
  • Supporting People Teams