Welcome to the latest edition of the Coventry Safeguarding Adults Board newsletter. Please take a few minutes to read important updates on training events, useful links and a very informative guide regarding Ramadan. There is also a link to a survey, which we would ask you to share with colleagues. Your feedback is welcomed as always.
Best wishes
Derek
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The holy month of Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar; it began on the evening of Friday 28 February 2025 and will last for 29 – 30 days, ending with a special festival called Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan is observed by Muslims all over the world and here in Coventry, 10.4% of our population identified as Muslim during the 2021 census. It is a time for spiritual reflection, fasting, prayer, doing good deeds, and spending time with family and friends. People will make a special effort to connect with their communities and reach out to people who need help. In addition to regular obligatory prayers, Ramadan brings other additional voluntary acts of worship.
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has produced a Ramadan Guide 2025 which contains guidance, advice and signposts to resources designed to help Muslims in Britain make the most of the blessed month. It is also a handy reference point for communities, workplaces, educators and colleagues of Muslims.
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Coventry Safeguarding Adults Board have developed an engagement survey to assess the level of understanding around adults accessing support and their experiences with accessing support. Please share the link widely with anyone living in Coventry – we want to hear your voices! |
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On 4 February 2025, Coventry Safeguarding Adults Board and partners hosted a public event around Early Support for Coventry Communities. The event featured multiple key local agencies such as: Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, Alzheimer’s Society, Panahghar, Healthy Lifestyles, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Change Grow Live and many more! Throughout the morning members of the public joined us to gain local information, support and advice based on their needs. Please see pictures below and keep your eyes peeled for future events!
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Making Safeguarding Personal is a priority for Coventry Safeguarding Adults Board, for that reason, it is key that knowledge and resources are refreshed to enable practitioners to deliver the best level of safeguarding. On 20 January 2025, Michael Preston Shoot delivered a learning event to multi-agency practitioners focusing specifically on making safeguarding personal and self-neglect. The event boasted 86 attendees that were able to ask questions, enhance their knowledge and listen to a key speaker. The event was recorded and uploaded onto the website.
Coventry Safeguarding Adults Board have recently launched a brand new ‘Domestic Abuse One-Minute-Guide’ to be used alongside the free multi-agency e-learning. The e-learning will take around 45 minutes to complete with a brief assessment at the end. Upon completion you will be issued a certificate to display that you have passed your Domestic Abuse Awareness E-Learning. For details of how to book please contact: PHDAtraining@coventry.gov.uk
Safeguarding Adults - it’s everyone’s business
The City Council website provides additional information on adult safeguarding:
Safeguarding Adults webpage.
If you have concerns about safety and how others treat you/someone else, contact:
Adult Social Care Tel: 024 7683 3003 Email: ascdirect@coventry.gov.uk
Mental Health - Single Point of Entry Tel: 0300 200 0011 Email: cwp-tr.specoventryadult@nhs.net
You can also get in touch with the Safeguarding Boards Team regarding matters relating to the Safeguarding Adults Board:
Tel: 024 7683 2568 Email: Coventrysab@coventry.gov.uk
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