Safeguarding is 'everybody's responsibility.'

That's according to Chair of the Island's Safeguarding Board, Lesley Walker.

Her comments come after an independent review was undertaken into the deaths of seven adults due to self-neglect.

Self-neglect includes situations where a person isn't addressing their personal hygiene, dietary or health needs, and can include a lack of care for their environment.

The Board wants to encourage members of the public to speak up and report any safeguarding concerns they may see within the community.

Speaking to 3FM, Lesley added that picking up the phone could save a life:

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