8:30am Thursday 11th March 2010
By Rebecca Lowe
A SERIES of workshops and presentations to raise awareness of adult abuse are taking place in Enfield later this month.
The sessions, held from March 22 to 26, aim to encourage people who are experiencing abuse or who have witnessed it to come forward.
They have been organised by Enfield Safeguarding Adults Board, which represents several adult protection agencies and organisations, as part of Adult Abuse Awareness Week.
The theme of the event this year is "helping people to recognise, prevent and report abuse".
Enfield councillor Edward Smith, cabinet member for social services, said: “It is vital each and every one of us keep our eyes and ears open to the possibility that a vulnerable adult in our society is being abused or neglected in some way.
“Many people are abused by those who are closest to them and those who they trust."
Anyone who suspects someone they know is being abused or neglected is advised to contact the Enfield Adult Abuse Line on on 020 8379 5212.
Anyone requiring assistance to attend any of the events can phone 020 8379 4432 or email safeguardingadults@enfield.gov.uk.
Adult Abuse Awareness Week events:
- Monday, March 22, 1pm to 4pm: Safeguarding Awareness Information Stall, at Clock Tower Reception, Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway, Enfield.
- Tuesday, March 23, 10am to 2pm: Adult Abuse Information Stall, at Palace Gardens Shopping Centre, Enfield Town, Enfield.
- Tuesday, March 23, 11am to 3pm: Raising Awareness on Forced Marriage and Domestic Violence at Trinity at Bowes Methodist Church, Palmerston Road. Contact Naree Shakti on 020 8888 6759 for further information and booking.
- Wednesday, March 24, 10am to 5.30pm: Carers Event, Keep Yourself Safe, at Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Town.
- Thursday, March 25, 9.30am to 2pm: Information Stall at the Black Minority Ethnic Carers Seminar, at Park Avenue Disabilities Resource Centre, 65c Park Avenue, Enfield.
- Thursday, March 25, 10am to 4pm: Dignity in Care, at Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway, Enfield.
- Thursday, March 25, 10.30am to 12pm: Safeguarding Adults and Victim Support, at Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton.
- Friday, March 26, 10am to 1pm: Safeguarding Awareness Information Stall, at Reception Area, Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet.
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