The essentiality of Safeguarding in the NHS
HEALTH AND WELLBEING RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE INSTITUTE
Masterclass/lecture availability (Autumn/Winter 2025)
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Location: CML016 Cinema Room, Chester School of Education, Exton Park Campus
Name: Professor Paul Kingston
Biography
- Professor of Ageing and Mental Health & Honorary UKHSA Public Health Academic
- Chair: Cheshire and Mersey Integrated Care Board Research and Innovation Committee
- Director: Centre for Ageing and Mental Health
- Director: Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Chester Medical School
Synopsis
Safeguarding is an essential function for all staff in the NHS. In 2025, over 17,000 Section 42 enquiries were conducted into reports of concern related to abuse and neglect. This lecture will explore the range and type of knowledge and skills required to protect at-risk individuals requiring NHS care.
Exton Park is centrally located in Chester, and accessible via the M53, A483, A41, A56, and public transport from the city centre.
Address
University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJThe Greenway Gate, accessible between 7am – 9pm with your University pass, is located at the back of the overflow car park and is the nearest point of access to the Millennium Greenway cycle path that connects to routes throughout the city.
Bache train station is a 15-minute walk from Exton Park and Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk. Arriva 1A and Arriva 1 run frequent services that stop with a short walk to Exton Park. All three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to Exton Park.
Parking on campus is limited, so we recommend using public transport and/or walking if possible.