Sarah Carlile has worked in adult social care for the last 24 years, and has managed social work, domiciliary care, residential and occupational therapy services. Over the course of her career she has developed links with local universities and contributed to learning events and curriculum development.

Her current post of managing the Safeguarding Adults Board coincided with an increasing national awareness of the adult safeguarding agenda, and along with colleagues, Sarah has contributed to raising the profile of safeguarding in Kirklees .

Sarah is always interested in exploring new ways of learning, and developing her own understanding as a result .

Sarah will be talking about one of their projects which involved partnership working with an acting company and members of the community.