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19th December 2025
Welcome to our last newsletter for 2025!
This edition of the Cumbria Police - Fraud Prevention Newsletter includes Cumbria Police being busy in the run-up to the festive season passing on advice on how to keep clear of fraud at this extremely busy time of year.
Cumbria Police have launched another campaign at bus stops across Carlisle and Barrow to raise awareness of phone fraud - a crime that is always a concern. Please pass this advice on to anyone who doesn't get the newsletters but might find it useful. Better still - get them to sign up
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An unpaid carer is someone who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, and would find it difficult to manage without their support.
Information is available through organisations in Cumbria who can provide support:
If you live in Westmorland & Furness click here. If you live in Cumberland click here.
If you are caring for a family member or someone close to you, you can find a range of information and resources on the Carers UK website, and on the CSAB website.
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Safeguarding Adults Week 2025 focused on the theme of 'Prevention: Act before Abuse.'
It’s important to learn the right lessons when things go wrong. But it is much better to prevent abuse from occurring in the first place than it is to respond to instances of harm, neglect, and isolation.
Ann Craft Trust have summarised the various workshops held during their 2025 Safeguarding Adults Conference last month. This includes links to recordings of the online seminars held throughout the week. Catch up and watch the sessions at the link above.
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You can also read the daily briefings we published during the week of action here. If you missed out attending our lunch & learn session on Learning from Domestic Abuse Related Deaths (DARDR) watch the recording of the session here, which covers thematic learning from DARDRs in Cumbria.
Various council buildings across Cumbria were 'lit-up' green during the week of action to give the 'green light' to talk about safeguarding.
CSAB would like to thank partner organisations for their support and contributions to 'NSAW 2025.'
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CSAB are pleased to be hosting our 3rd Practitioner Forum online on Tuesday the 13th January 2026 at 10am. The theme for the Forum will be self-neglect and will focus on the experiences of Margaret and her family.
Practitioners and Managers across Cumbria working with adults who may experience self-neglect are encouraged to attend, learning will be through the use of a case study and multi-agency discussion. To book your place click here
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CSAB have multi-agency policies and procedures for professionals working with adults at risk in Cumbria available on our website.
CSAB PiPoT Framework outlines the circumstances in which a referral should be made in relation to concerns about a person in
a position of trust.
CSAB Principles for Person Centred Practice aimed at practitioners to develop and build on good practice when considering and/or understanding the impact of effective engagement and the risks when engagement becomes challenging.
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This is a reminder that the CSAB workforce survey is sitll open. We are seeking feedback and contributions from practitioners and managers across our safeguarding adults partnership and system.
By sharing your views, you will help us to;
- Identify what’s working well
- Pinpoint areas for improvement and barriers in the system for practice
- Build a confident, informed, and connected workforce to protect adults at risk
- Contribute to future strategic planning
This is our bi-annual survey, and your responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your details.
Click here to make your voice count and help drive positive change!
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A report published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists identifies significant gaps in the care of individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health (CoSUM) disorders within UK health systems. People affected by CoSUM disorders – particularly those from vulnerable or marginalised backgrounds, often experience poorer outcomes than individuals with either condition alone, yet they make up a large proportion of those accessing mental health and substance use services.
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The All Behaviour Happens for a Reason campaign was an initiative brought about by the North East and Cumbria Learning Disability Network and its members, to support mainstream health and care staff to understand that all behaviour happens for a reason, instead of trying to stop it try to understand the reasons behind it. This is about reducing restrictive practice and being underpinned by the principles of positive behavioural support and reasonable adjustments. |
The Fire Service has recently reported significant incidents involving heaters including one that sadly resulted in a person losing their life. This includes all mobile heaters used in the home.
As we enter the festive season, please be vigilant regarding how your service users are heating their home and keeping warm. Below are some simple tips and common things to look out for:
- Check the heaters are a safe distance from the person, furniture and fabrics.
- Check the heaters are not creating a trip hazard.
- Old and or damaged heaters should be replaced.
- Oil filled radiators are a safer alternative to other mobile heaters as this type of heater significantly reduces the risk of a fire.
You can also consider a risk assessment or Home Fire Safety Check if you have any concerns for your client/service user. Visit Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service website for more information.
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