Healthwatch Cumberland have started a project that will run until the end of May, looking at the impact of addiction on the individual, their loved ones, and their community.

Whether it be drugs, alcohol or gambling, addiction affects us all. Whether you are actively seeking support or still struggling, Healthwatch Cumberland are wanting to give you a chance to have your story heard. Using your invaluable experience to help improve service provision, reducing the barriers to accessing services whilst changing the stigma attached to the ripple effects caused by addiction.

If you want to get involved or require more information, contact Healthwatch Cumberland on: 0300 303 8567  or email: info@healthwatchcumberland.co.uk

Head of Safeguarding and Protection, Cygnethealth Phillip Winterbottom has published a new safeguarding video. The video includes the wishes of adults who may be at risk of abuse and they describe what is important to them. 

Click here to watch the video.

Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board have a range of tools and resources which are useful to professionals and members of the public on our website.  You can also watch a short animation What is CSAB?which outlines the role and function of the Board, membership and what is safeguarding.

The Human Trafficking Foundation, in collaboration with NWG, is hosting an online forum to explore implementing an effective transitional safeguarding approach when supporting young people who are victims of modern slavery.

Transitional Safeguarding is an 'approach to safeguarding adolescents and young adults fluidly across developmental stages which builds on the best available evidence, learns from both children's and adult safeguarding practice and which prepares young people for their adult lives'. This event will delve into what good practice looks like, and provide insights into practical strategies for implementing transitional safeguarding in various settings, including policing, health, social services, and charity organisations. It will feature speakers representing both statutory and non-statutory organisations.

Event Information

Tuesday 30th April 1pm-3pm.  For more information and to register your place, click here.

Support and advice was recently provided to the family of an elderly resident who reported an incident of cold calling last month in Cumbria.  This included workmen starting to carry out additional work which had not been agreed.  Cumbria Police work closely with Trading Standards and communities to raise awareness of the risks of cold calling.  

Family members and neighbours are advised to look out for people who may be vulnerable to cold calling.  Advice on cold calling and unwanted visits can be found here.

A new Practice Tool explores the skills, values and knowledge that contribute to good outcomes for older people and their families. To support World Health Day, the resource is open access.  

The tool is designed for a range of practitioners involved in providing care and support across health and social care. It is important to raise awareness and understanding of what social workers can do to promote access to health care. 

The new tool aims to promote good social work with older people and their families, offering insights and evidence from recent findings by the Social Work with Older People research project. 

World Health Day highlights the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services. With constrained access to health and social care resources and growing numbers of older people who require support, the role of social workers is increasingly important.  

Last month, Hourglass presented the second of their webinars with their partners at Anthony Gold Solicitors, discussing preventing undue influence on older people and the importance of raising awareness on abuse. 

You can watch the full webinar here for free.

Safety Net (UK) are excited to launch an in person training day in West Cumbria with Zoe Lodrick.

This professional in-person training will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of trauma, neuroscience, attachment theory, and vicarious trauma in the context of sexual and domestic abuse. The training, led by Zoe Loderick, equips professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical tools to navigate the complexities of trauma-informed care, fostering a more compassionate and effective response to individuals affected by sexual and domestic abuse.

Click here for more information about Safety Net.

Event information

Wednesday 5th June 2024, The Solway Hall, Whitehaven CA28 7SH

For more information and to book your tickets today, click here.

The North East & Noth Cumbria Integrated Care Board have published a short animation celebrating 1 year of the new organisation.  The animation describes the goals and achievments during the last year.  You can watch here.