Safeguarding Matters with the Ann Craft Trust

Lisa Curtis talks to Jessica Evans, a specialist Safeguarding Nurse at Orri, about key safeguarding issues for people affected by eating disorders.Jessica has a strong background in mental health nursing and eating disorders.At the specialist Orri Eating Disorder Treatment Clinic, Jessica's safeguarding role focuses on managing safeguarding concerns while working closely with clinical teams, families, and partner agencies to promote the safety and wellbeing of those accessing care.Jessica and Lisa discuss the complexities of safeguarding within eating disorder services. These include recognising vulnerability, balancing autonomy and risk, and ensuring that safeguarding remains embedded within compassionate, person-centred care.

Lisa Curtis discusses the United Response Our Life Stories project with the project lead, Maxine Spry.For Our Life Stories, people with learning disabilities interviewed their peers about their lives, creating a collection of life stories now preserved at the British Library. Lisa and Maxine explore how sharing life stories can offer insights into people's experiences of bullying, discrimination, relationships, autonomy, and support. 

Lisa Curtis talks to Robert Keniwell, a social worker and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) specialist, about recent changes to the law regarding Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). In June 2026, the Supreme Court published a judgment changing the definition of deprivation of liberty. Lisa and Robert discuss the changes, and the implications they may have on health and social care staff, the people they support, and their families.

In part two of a two part series, Rachael Clawson, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, talks to Nadia about her experiences of transnational marriage abandonment (TMA).One of Nadia's relatives was the victim of TMA. This is a form of domestic abuse in which a spouse is intentionally left stranded in a foreign country. Once stranded, the abandoned spouse will usually have no paperwork, no resources, and no means of getting home.In part two of this series, Nadia discusses the numerous individuals and organisations who supported her relative throughout her TMA experience. She also outlines some measures that could help prevent future instances of TMA.Note: Nadia's name and voice have been changed to ensure anonymity.

 In part one of a two part series, Rachael Clawson, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, talks to Nadia about her experiences of transnational marriage abandonment (TMA). One of Nadia's relatives was the victim of TMA, a form of domestic abuse in which a spouse is intentionally left stranded in a foreign country. Once stranded, the abandoned spouse will usually have no paperwork, no resources, and no means of getting home.Nadia explains how TMA works, and how it usually follows a long pattern of domestic abuse and coercive control. 

Lisa Curtis explores partnership working with Gavin Casey, Safeguarding Manager at Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Gavin provides a unique perspective on how safeguarding can work in emergency first response situations. He also discusses how we can apply safeguarding polices and practices to a number of everyday scenarios.

Hannah Shah talks to Chris Harris, Partnership Manager, Broxtowe Women's Project, about the Domestic Abuse in Sport Toolkit.Domestic abuse can affect anyone. But anyone involved in sport and activity, whether they are participants, coaches, staff, volunteers, or supporters, is in a unique position to spot the signs, and provide support where it is needed.Hannah and Chris discuss the toolkit, and the role it could play in helping sport and activity organisations spot the signs of domestic abuse. They also talk about the various services Broxtowe Women's Project run across the Nottinghamshire area to support women experiencing domestic abuse.

Stuart Sale talks to P.C. Mandy Nutt, Police Constable Co-Ordinator, Metropolitan Police Service.They discuss Operation Pantera, a campaign launched in 2020 to tackle cuckooing in Camden and Islington. They also talk about the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which introduces new laws to help police fight cuckooing. 

 Laura Thorpe talks to Helen Pyper, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Dementia Carers, about the support they offer people who are looking after loved ones with dementia. Dementia Carers Count is a UK charity providing information, advice and support to thousands of dementia carers every year. They provide online information, a telephone support line, and they run frequent online support groups.In this episode of Safeguarding Matters, Helen discusses the challenges that many dementia carers face, and outlines how their support can help them feel less overwhelmed, and less alone.

Hannah Shah talks to Jules Parke-Robinson, a Board Champion at British Wheelchair Basketball.They discuss the role of the Board Champion, and explore how Board Champions can help their organisations work towards a safer culture for everyone.Jules advises that, when it comes to safeguarding adults, we should aim to "stay curious rather than reassured", and talks about how this professional curiosity might work in practice.