Wigan Safeguarding Adults Board

27/09/2022

For victim-survivors of economic abuse, employment can play a vital role in gaining economic stability and independence. As an employer, you have an opportunity to support your employees and help them thrive.

Find out how you help – https://zcu.io/yuOp

27/09/2022

A study reveals the extent of controlling behaviour in cases where victims are killed by current or ex-partners.

26/08/2022

The cost of living crisis is ‘severely’ impacting people accessing children’s and adults’ services, fuelling a host of issues including poverty, debt, mental ill-health and domestic conflict, social workers have warned.

The cost of living crisis is ‘severely’ impacting people accessing children’s and adults’ services, fuelling a host of issues including poverty, debt, mental ill-health and domestic conflict, social workers have warned. The vast majority of respondents to a Community Care survey asking about...

24/08/2022

Safe swallowing practice note published22nd August 2022 - The new Safe swallowing practice note helps staff & services to support people with an unsafe swallow. The Safe swallowing practice guidance sets out what services and staff should have in place 👇
https://www.careinspectorate.com/images/documents/6795/Safe%20swallowing%20practice%20note.pdf

23/08/2022

Join us on the 14th September for our free 'Lunch & Learn' session to gain some insight into hoarding behaviours and what you can do to help. Book here 👇

This session is led by Lena Gibson

22/08/2022

Vulnerable people left alone in rooms for 24 hours a day and denied showers for a week as number of vacancies grows to 165,000

22/08/2022

Libraries and museums are asking ministers for funding to cope with a rise in the number of visitors seeking shelter

18/08/2022

Disabled people's voices need to be valued and prioritised in the planning and delivery of health and care services. This long read explores what partnership working between disabled people and the health and care system looks like, and how it could improve.

18/08/2022

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is taking a stand against su***de. That means standing against feeling hopeless, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living 👇

We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re uniting the UK against su***de.

18/08/2022

The Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse -
Talk it over. It’s not your fault. There is help. There is hope. Find out more here 👇

The Men’s Advice Line is for male victims of domestic abuse. We offer confidential advice, non-judgmental support, practical information and help

18/08/2022

Fantastic video based on the poem: 'Why I am rude' - it explores hidden trauma responses that can be so easily misunderstood

Pupils from Swavesey Primary School and Swavesey Village College have put together a performance of the poem ‘Why I am Rude’, written by Sarah DillonNationa...

18/08/2022

Do you know about the NHS Safeguarding App? Whether you are a member of the public or a professional, this is useful to you 👇

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