The hard work and dedication to keep people remaining safe and well in Worcestershire was recognised at the inaugural Safeguarding Recognition Awards this November.
Hosted by the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board, the awards were held to shine a light on the excellent safeguarding practices which takes place across the county.
The organisers were delighted with the turn out, Councillor Richard Morris, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care at Worcestershire County Council said: “It was good to see so many people and recognise the fantastic support they have provided and the lasting impact they have made on the people they have supported.”
“These awards are really important as they give us an opportunity to celebrate good news and practices, and say thank you to the recipients, all of whom have safeguarding in their heart and soul.”
“This is also a really important moment to celebrate the hard work of everyone involved in safeguarding in Worcestershire, including our NHS and Social Care colleagues, but as some of these stories demonstrate, it isn’t just professionals, safeguarding really is everyone’s business.”
One person who was recognised was Jon who works as a Tesco delivery driver and received the Safeguarding is Everyone’s Business Award at the event. Whilst delivering shopping to a customer in Worcestershire, Jon was able to see that the customer, Barbara* was in need of further support.
As part of Jon's usual duties, he delivered a food order to Barbara. Jon noticed that on arrival, the house was in darkness and Barbara took a while to answer or open the door.
On learning that some of her food order were substitutions, Barbara became distressed.
Jon reassured her that she could refuse the items. Jon listened to Barbara who went on to disclose some current issues in her life that were having a significant impact on her mental health.
Jon took time to listen to Barbara, and was able to help signpost her towards local support.
This chat made him late for his remaining deliveries, but made all the difference to Barbara, making her feel calmer and more supported.
Jon then reported his concerns to Tesco who conducted a welfare check the next day.
Jon New, Delivery Driver for Tesco said: “I’m flattered and humbled to receive this award, it’s lovely and unexpected.”
The overall winners represented a wide range of safeguarding partners such as Worcestershire Association of Carers, Worcestershire County Council, St Richards Hospice, Malvern Health Centre and Tesco.
There were 4 awards, recognising practitioners who work in health and social care and have gone above and beyond, those who have provided a safeguarding service, and those who do not work in health and social care and noticed something was “not right” as part of their daily work and took some action.
The main purpose of Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (WSAB) is to promote wellbeing and reduce the risk of harm for people with care and support needs. It does this by monitoring the effectiveness of the safeguarding work carried out by all of our partner members and partner agencies.
For further information go to the About US pages of the Worcestershire Safeguarding Board website.
*Names have been changed
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