What is digital safeguarding? A good definition of safeguarding is taking proactive steps to prevent harm and abuse from occurring. At the same time, good safeguarding practice means you'll know what to do if harm...
As part of Safeguarding Adults Week, our CEO Deborah Kitson and Deputy DEO Lisa Curtis, will be hosting a virtual seminar focusing on adult grooming. The seminar will be held online from 2-3pm on...
We are marking the start of Safeguarding Adults Week 2022, with the ACT AGM followed by a virtual seminar! AGM & Self-harm Seminar Date: Monday 21 November 2022 Time: 2.00pm-3.30pm Location: Online Microsoft Teams Session The...
The impact of Covid-19 extends beyond the consequences on our physical health. With schools closed and families struggling economically due to the pandemic, charities across the globe are expressing concerns about the increase in forced...
Safeguarding Adults Week 2020 will take place 16 - 22 November. Each day of the week we'll focus on a different safeguarding theme. These themes are broad, and each one covers many different areas of...
[intro]During the current pandemic, there have to changes to support for families and young people.[/intro] The information below provides an overview on some of the current issues as discussed by Sarah Goff during our safeguarding...
[intro]How can you safeguard yourself when receiving voluntary support?[/intro] It's important that you can trust anyone who volunteers to help you in any way - whether they're offering to go to the shops for you,...
How to understand the risks and stay safe from fraud Unfortunately, some people exploit any type of crisis to scam at-risk individuals. Often when we hear worrying news, we also hear reports of telephone scams,...
Advice, tips and resources to keep you and the people you care for safe and informed during lockdown, and beyond.
The last twenty-four hours has highlighted the phenomenal public response in supporting those most at risk in the global coronavirus pandemic. Over 500,000 people have signed up to be NHS volunteers. This involves checking in...
