The South Tyneside Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) is a statutory multi-agency partnership responsible for safeguarding adults with care and support needs who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. Our role is defined under Section 43 of the Care Act 2014, which requires every local authority to establish a Safeguarding Adults Board.

The SAB brings together key organisations – the Local Authority, Police, Health, and wider partners – to work collaboratively to protect adults from harm and promote their rights, wellbeing, and independence.