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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons raises awareness of human trafficking. This is when people are moved, controlled, or exploited through force, threats, pressure, or deception. Modern slavery is an umbrella term that encompasses human trafficking, slavery, servitude and forced or compulsive labor. It is a crime and violates human rights. Modern slavery is a form of abuse under the Care Act 2014. Potential victims may be adults with care and support needs who need more help to stay safe and may include people with different types of disabilities – like physical and learning, mental health needs, who have dementia or may be dependent on drug and alcohol. Adults may be forced to work, commit crimes, move money, or take part in fraud. They may be threatened, controlled, or too afraid to ask for help.

The International Labor Organization estimated that 27.6 million people were in modern slavery in 2021, including forced labor and forced marriage. This shows why it is important to recognise the signs and act early. Trafficking can include forced labor, sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, domestic servitude, forced marriage, criminal exploitation, and organ trafficking. It can affect adults of any age and background.

If you are worried that an adult may be at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or trafficking, please let us know. Help is available. Contact the Adult Social Care Integrated Front Door on 020 7527 2299 or complete the online safeguarding concern form. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.

More information is available at World Day Against Trafficking in Persons - 30 July.

Samaritans Awareness Day raises awareness of the support Samaritans offer to people who are struggling, feeling isolated, or experiencing emotional distress. This is important for safeguarding adults because poor mental health, loneliness, or crisis can increase a person’s risk of harm, abuse, neglect, or self-neglect. Talking and listening can help people get support earlier.

To find out more, please visit Samaritans Awareness Day.

For local information about mental health and emotional wellbeing support, please visit Mental health | Islington Council.

Each year, the third week of June is Learning Disability Week. The theme for Learning Disability Week 2026 is "Do you see me?" This means recognizing people with a learning disability are making sure they feel accepted, seen, heard, included, and valued in all aspects of their life.
For more information, please visit Learning Disability Week | Mencap

Join Islington to celebrate Learning Disability Awareness Week 2026 with Elfrida’s Inclusive Sports Day. A fun day of inclusion, and unity through sport, where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated. For more details, please visit Islington Life - Learning Disability Week 2026

This theme for 2026 is Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work. Elder abuse remains widely under-recognised and unreported. There are many forms, including physical, psychological, and financial abuse, as well as neglect. It takes place in situations where individuals lack visibility, support, or access to services. Addressing these issues requires systems in place that can prevent abuse and respond effectively when it happens, while respecting the dignity, independence, and rights of individuals.

To find out more information please visit World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | United Nations

You can contact Elder Abuse Response Line on 020 8835 9280 for advice please visit  Find Your Islington | Elder Abuse Response Line

If you are worried about someone who may be at risk contact the Adult Social Care Integrated Front Door on 020 7527 2299 or complete the online safeguarding concern form. If someone is at immediate risk or danger please call 999.

Carers week is taking place between Monday 8 – Sunday 14 June 2026. The theme for 2026 is Building Carer Friendly Communities. Carers Week is a yearly campaign that acknowledges the challenges faced by carers and highlights the contribution that unpaid carers make to their family and friends.

Anyone who looks after a family member or friend who has a mental or physical illness, a disability, an addiction, or requires additional support as they age, is a carer. One of the aims of Carers Week is to help people realize if they are an unpaid carer, signpost what help might be available for them, and encourage them to reach out for help when they need it.

Many carers are responsible for providing care for adults at an increased risk of abuse, neglect, or even exploitation. Supporting carers is essential for safeguarding adults as carers will be able to report if they suspect abuse or neglect.

For more information, please visit Carers Week - Carers Worldwide

In support of this week, there will be planned activities around Islington detailed in the Islington Life - Celebrating carers in Islington

Islington Carers Hub is a free local support service for anyone who lives or cares for another adult in Islington. To find out more, contact the Carers Hub team on 020 7281 3319 or complete the contact form.