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Friday 31st May 2024
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Safeguarding Adults: Animations
Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board (CSAB) recently published 2 new animations adapted with the permission of colleagues across national safeguarding networks. It is suggested the animations will be useful for individuals, groups and organisations who support adults at risk to improve understanding, raise awareness, engage with indivdiuals and ensure people know when and how to report concerns.
Self neglect
Self Neglect
Click here [
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Hidden Harms
Hidden Harms: Domestic Abuse & Older Adults
Domestic Abuse involving older people can be under recognised and also underreported. Based on the power and control wheel as adapted by Dewis Choice [
], the aim of this short animation is to be a tool to help support practitioners and families start a conversation with an older adult. Click here [
] to watch the animation on Hidden Harms - Older Adults and Domestic Abuse.
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*Cumbria Police adopt the 'Forcer Protocol'*
Forcer Protocol
Cumbria Police have adopted a ground-breaking initiative which aims to prevent missing veterans coming to harm.
The Forcer Protocol is a tool used by the police to ensure key information is available to them when they are searching for service veterans who are lost or have gone missing when they return home.
The protocol gives police access to veterans' details such as any key vulnerabilities or any known-risk factors, and where they have been found if they went missing before.
Veterans or their families have to give consent to those details being shared first.
For more information on The Forcer Protocol and to complete a form, please visit: Forcer Protocol – Safe and Found Online [
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Herbert Protocol for people with dementia at risk of going missing
Cumbria Constabulary
People with dementia can sometimes start to wander. This might only be into the garden or street for a short time, but sometimes people get lost and go missing.
Carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person, or the person themselves, can fill in a *Herbert Protocol* form in advance, containing information to help the police if the person goes missing.
Keeping a completed form means you don’t have to try to remember the information when you are under stress if someone goes missing. And it saves time, so we can start the search sooner.
To find out more information and advice from Cumbria Constabulary, click here [
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Right Care Right Person
Right Care Right Person
Cumbria Constabulary has adopted a new operating model which will ensure that those in need of specialist support receive the help they need from the agency best placed to provide that support.
"Right Care, Right Person" (RCRP) is about ensuring that people in need of specialist help receive that help from the right organisation - whether that is the police or a partner agency.
The new model commenced in Cumbria for adults only on the 14th May 2024. The changes will relate to call to service regarding:
* Concerns for the welfare of a person including people who have walked out of a healthcare setting
* People who are absent without authorised leave from mental health services
* Medical incidents
If someone contacts police about concerns for the welfare of a person, including people who have walked out of a healthcare setting, people who are absent without authorised leave from mental health services or any other medical incident, they will be advised to contact the appropriate organisation.
What will not change is the police’s response to a call for service where there is a risk to life or of serious harm to a person or a crime is involved or it involves a child, whether that’s to the person in crisis themselves or other people.
For more information on this, please visit: Right Care, Right Person adoption in Cumbria - Cumbria Constabulary [
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Annual Health Checks for individuals with a Learning Disability
North East and Cumbria
North East & Cumbria Learning Disability Network have shared information and reminders about the importance of annual health checks for individuals with a learning disability.
Annual health checks are important because they help to keep you well.
Anybody with a learning disability age 14+ on the GP learning disability register can have a health check. Find out more here [
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Modern Slavery: Exploitation in the Care Sector
Crime Stoppers
Did you know cases of Modern Slavery in the social care sector have soared in the last few years? Victims are often forced to
work shifts of up to 20 hours a day, in some cases 7 days a week, for as little as £2 an hour.
Modern slavery in the social care sector has surged since immigration rules were relaxed and new visa routes for employment were opened up in order to address the thousands of vacancies.
Staff shortfalls in the UK care sector have left the industry vulnerable to trafficking gangs. As the supply chain gets bigger, there's more chance for exploitation.
The charity Unseen [
], which is working towards a world without slavery, has recorded *a 30% rise in calls about the care sector* in the past 12 months.
To learn more about Modern Slavery in the care sector and information from Crime Stoppers including how to spot the signs click here. [
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Case Law update
DoLLS
Edge Training have published their latest DoLS case law update for May 2024.
To access and read the lastest judgments and updates click here [
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You will also find information about the 2nd Edition DoLS handbook and new free to download DoLS app.
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Responding Well Domestic Abuse Training
SafeLives
Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council, in partnership with SafeLives, are offering the training opportunity to complete ‘Responding Well’ Domestic Abuse Training.
SafeLives are a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. They are independent, practical and evidence-led, with survivor voice at the heart of our thinking. They work with organisations across the UK to transform the response to domestic abuse.
This face-to-face training is free to all professionals and the sessions will last a full day.
To learn more about this training, dates available and how to book a place, please click here [
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Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) - Free on line workshops for professionals
*Workshops for Police Officers*
These online workshops are open to police officers of all ranks and in all UK forces. The workshop will include;
* The legal definition of a forced marriage
* How to work with other professionals to safeguard child and adult victims of forced marriage
* How to apply for a Forced Marriage Protection Order (led by a police officer)
* A case study from a police officer
* The role of the Forced Marriage Unit and the advice available for victims and professionals in the UK and overseas
* The testimony of a survivor of forced marriage
*Thursday 27th June 2024 9:15 - 12:00 noon *To reserve a place for this event please click here [
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*Thursday 29th August 2024 09:15 - 12:00 noon *To reserve a place for this event, please click here [
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*Thursday 24th October 2024 09:15 - 12:00 noon *To reserve a place for this event, please click here [
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*Workshops for Social Care staff*
This online workshop is open to social care staff who may come into contact with victims of forced marriage. It is appropriate for staff safeguarding both child and adult victims.
The workshop will include;
* Understanding the risks to victims
* How to work with other professionals to safeguard child and adult victims of forced marriage
* How to apply for a Forced Marriage Protection Order (led by a police officer)
* A case study from a social worker
* The role of the Forced Marriage Unit and the advice available for victims in the UK and overseas
* The testimony of a survivor of forced marriage
*Thursday 25th July 2024 9:15 - 12:00 noon *To reserve a place for this event, please click here [
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*Thursday 26th September 2024 09:15 - 12:00 noon *To reserve a place for this event, please click here [
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*Thursday 28th November 2024 09:15 - 12:00 noon *To reserve a place for this event, please click here [
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For more information
You can find out more about the work of the Forced Marriage Unit at
If you have any questions or would like further information, please email fmu@fcdo.gov.uk
Click here [
] to be redirected to CSABs quick guide to Predatory Marriage.
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Get in touch!
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Email: csab@cumberland.gov.uk
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