A NEW website has been launched by the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) to give people a better understanding of abuse issues.

The website ssab.safeguardingsomerset.org.uk will enable people and professionals to find information on adult safeguarding, who may be at risk and how to report abuse.

SSAB chairman Richard Crompton said: “I would encourage everyone to learn more about safeguarding, as it really is everybody’s business, and we all have a duty to our family, friends and community to ensure people are not being exposed to risk of harm.”

The SSAB is a multi-agency partnership which includes Somerset County Council, Avon and Somerset Constabulary and the Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group who work together to protect vulnerable adults from harm.