The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has launched a new campaign called Your Voice, Your Decision, to help raise awareness of a lasting power of attorney (LPA). The OPG have said that an LPA can be made now, whilst observing government guidance around Covid. Their website gives further clear information about LPAs and tries to dispel myths…
Everyone, from all walks of life, should be aware of the role they can play in helping to prevent abuse. We should all know how to spot the signs of abuse, and the actions we should take if we spot any signs. That’s what National Safeguarding Week is all about During National Safeguarding Adults Week…
The current lockdown restrictions mean that right now, vulnerable children and adults may be particularly isolated. This means that the family, community and professional networks they usually rely on may be unavailable or hard to access. The Home Office, in collaboration with a number of other Government departments, have produced information for those who are…
AN APPROACH INFORMED BY AN UNDERSTANDING OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE A team of psychologists from across Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council have published three webinars to support staff as they (start to) return to school following COVID-19. Without time for reflection and discussion (which is recommended), the webinars run for 15 – 20…
Due to the Coronavirus, all face-to-face training provided by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Adults and Children Partnership Bpard has been cancelled. Safeguarding awareness e-learning is available via our e-learning page which can be accessed by a range of partners. This will includes links to national and local training and webinars We will continue…
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) have been asked by the Department of Health and Social Care to develop a series of Safeguarding Adults webinars, designed for anyone working in or recently joining the health, social care or voluntary workforce. Weekly from 6th May to 10th June – 1 hour sessions 1300-1400hrs You can use a one-off…
There may come a time in everyone’s life when you need to call the emergency services, but it might put you or those around you in even more danger by talking. When you call 999, an operator asks which service you require. If you remain silent and it’s an emergency, you’ll be asked to cough…
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has published guides for families and professionals supporting autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Click here for SCIE Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for social care. Also see: Supporting people who are isolated or vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. This summary shares information, resources and ideas that you can…
A lot of people have been posting on social media saying they have been feeling tired earlier than usual while on lockdown. Normally able to stay up into the small hours, they are hitting the pillow at 10 o’clock now. Many are wondering how this can be when we are all doing less. The feelings of…
Please be advised that the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Adults and Children Partnership Board has made the decision to cancel all Multi-agency training courses until the end of May due to the Covid-19 outbreak. We will assess the situation as it progresses and advise accordingly.