The Darlington Safeguarding Board are a statutory body that consists of representatives from different organisations, they work together to fulfil their responsibility to help and safeguard adults and children who are experiencing or are at risk of abuse or neglect or because they are vulnerable due to their protected characteristics for example, age and disability “It is a useful place to access information and support that will help to promote good welfare and seek an outcome which improves the quality of life of the adult at the centre of enquiry” (Darlingtonsafeguardingboards, no date). The safeguarding board explains what abuse and neglect means, it provides advice and guidance on what to do during a safeguarding issue and offers helplines
