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New mental health text line – HEAR 85258

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…

Developing an Understanding of CSA Training

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…

Child Neglect – 7 Minute Briefing

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)

Mental Capacity Act Resources

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…