People Matter is committed to safeguarding and upholding the Prevent Duty. We fully recognise our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults. At the same time, we recognise a wider responsibility to create a safe environment for all our clients and staff. Our safeguarding strategy outlines our whole organisation approach to ensuring a safe working environment, regarding the wellbeing, security and personal safety of all our customers and staff.
Please report any safeguarding concerns to our DSL or one of the DDSLs, either in person or by emailing to Reception@people-matter.org.uk with ‘Safeguarding’ in the subject line.
In an emergency always call 999.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Ann Gillard, CEO
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL)
(L-R) Michelle Maclean, Director of Operations and Lara Lloyd, Employment Specialist Team Leader
For further information please see our policies below:
- Safeguarding Responsibilities Oct 2026
- People Matter – Policy Statement Safeguarding of Adults
- Prevent Oct 26