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The International Week of the Deaf promotes inclusion, education of deaf culture, and rights. It highlights the importance of sign language and other tools of communication for deaf individuals. It is crucial to enhance overall awareness of the deaf society and challenge the associated stigma around deaf people. The theme for 2025 is ‘No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights’.

Why it matters to adult social care and safeguarding:

By raising awareness of communication barriers deaf people encounter, it ensures deaf adults are not socially discriminated, isolated or deprived and that the necessary services can protect the individual from potential harm.

To find out more on the daily themes for this year’s Deaf Awareness Week, please visit International Week of Deaf People 2025 - World Federation of the Deaf.

Alcohol Awareness Week is a time to reflect on our drinking habits and how they affect our health, wellbeing, and those around us. This year’s theme, “Alcohol and Work,” highlights the impact alcohol can have in professional settings. Islington Council is supporting the week with resources and services to help residents better understand and manage their relationship with alcohol. Free, confidential support is available through services like Better Lives, and training sessions are offered to raise awareness among those working with adults and young people. This is really important to Adult safeguarding as there is a goal to keep people safe and supported. Please learn more on Alcohol Awareness Week | Alcohol Change UK

July 30 marks the 30th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons—a chance to shine a light on the global issue of human trafficking and the importance of supporting victims. Islington Council is proud to play its part, with a dedicated team working year-round to spot signs of exploitation, support those affected, and keep criminal networks at bay. From staff training to smart procurement checks, the Council is committed to making a real difference and helping build a safer community for everyone. This is a big problem within adult safeguarding that is strived to be eliminated.

If you or someone you know is affected or needs support, please don’t hesitate to speak up—help is always available. You can directly contact Integrated Front door at Islington Adult Social Care Safeguarding Concern Form

More information is available on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons | United Nations

This year’s focus for Learning disability week will be ‘Do you see me?’ to highlight importance of recognising and valuing people with learning disabilities and making them feel seen and heard as a person before their disability. The week is usually led by Mencap, which is a charity for people with learning disabilities, to promote inclusion, visibility, and respect. Adults with learning disabilities may be more susceptible to being physically and emotionally abused or neglected, discriminated against, and financially exploited. This week challenges the stigma for those with learning disability and respects their right and independence. To learn more about Mencap and how to get involved visit Learning Disability Week | Mencap.

Each year, thousands of elder individuals are abused, neglected, and exploited all around the world. This day is celebrated globally and aims to raise awareness of the abuse and neglect experienced by older people and encourages the community to be more vigilant about the care provided, ensuring it encompasses dignity and respect. Awareness around this can help prevent elder abuse, creating a safer environment for everyone. The acronym WEAAD (standing for World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day) was created by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) IN 2006. People often wear purple clothing to signify unity and support for WEAAD. To read more please visit World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | 15 June.