A new mental health free text messaging support service has launched in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help those who are struggling to cope. Launched by NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough and in partnership with the national service SHOUT, the free to use text service HEAR 85258 provides real-time support to people of all ages who are struggling…
Created by experts at the NSPCC, Developing an Understanding of CSA is a two-day training course that improves understanding and knowledge in identifying, preventing and responding to Child Sexual Abuse. Using case studies, small group activities and interactive tools this course is developed to give attendees the skills to play their part in responding to…
A new briefing has been produced, which is designed to provide an overview of Child Neglect and reminders of tools available to support practitioners who might work with families where neglect is a concern. Please share this briefing widely Neglect | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board (safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk)
In the coming weeks, we will be changing how you register for Safeguarding Boards training. We will be switching over to FormLMS. To register for our training, you will need a FormLMS account with access to the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Safeguarding Training workspace. Once you are registered, you will be able to see the events…
You may be aware of a house fire that occurred in Cambridge at the end of June 2023 which sadly took the lives of two children and their mother. It is believed that the house fire was caused by an e-scooter charger/battery. The below resources have been shared by our colleagues in Fire and Rescue:…
Our MCA page Mental Capacity Act | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board (safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk) has been updated to include new resources. These include a briefing on lessons from Safeguarding Adults Reviews related to mental capacity, and a guide to developing an MCA recording template for your organisation. We would like to thank James Codling (MCA/DoLS Learning…
Welcome to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board website which has been developed to help you easily access information about safeguarding children and adults across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Safeguarding is about promoting the rights and welfare of all people but also protecting the most vulnerable children, young people and adults from harm. Each and every one of us has a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of others. Safeguarding is everyone’s business.
Our website provides information and guidance for all residents and professionals living and working within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help keep children and adults safe from abuse or neglect.