Friday 29th May 2026
Welcome to the CSAB May 2026 Newsletter
Save the date; CSAB Conference 2026
We are excited to announce the date for our 2026 CSAB conference which will take place via MS Teams on Friday the 23rd October 2026.
The conference will be a full day of individual workshops allowing participants to book for one or more sessions throughout the day.
The themes for the day and speakers will be announced in the coming months. Watch this space, further details to follow....
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The purpose of a SAR is described in the statutory guidance as to ‘promote effective learning and improvement action to prevent future deaths or serious harm occurring again’. The aim is that lessons can be learned from a case and for those lessons to be applied to future cases to prevent similar harm re-occurring.
The purpose of a DARDR is to prevent domestic abuse and domestic homicides and suicides and to improve service responses for all domestic abuse victims and their children through improved intra and inter-agency working.
This month's newsletter provides opportunities for managers and practitioners across the system to attend lunch & learn sessions where learning will be shared to support wide dissemination across the system.
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The SAR report for 'Samantha' has been published and you can read the full report here. The report is also accompanied by a Learning Brief aimed at practitioners and managers across the system, outlining key learning from Samantha's circumstances and highlighting good practice.
Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board (CSAB) and Cumberland Community Safety Partnership (CSCP), invite Practitioners and Managers from across the system to attend this lunch & learn session which will focus on learning from the joint SAR and DARDR, Samantha.
The session will be held online via MS Teams on Thursday, 4th June 2026, 1pm - 2:30pm. To book a place, please click here.
CSAB invite Practitioners and Managers from across the system to attend this lunch & learn session which will focus on learning from the 'Matthew' SAR due to be published later this month. Managers and practitioners across the system are encouraged to attend the online learning session on Tuesday, 9th June 2026, 12:30pm - 2pm. To book a place click here.
Learning themes covered include;
- Twinship and relational dependency
- Communication difference and private interaction styles
- Personality Disorder and impact on engagement
- Capacity, consent, executive functionning and influence
- Self-neglect, chronic health deterioration and impact on engagement
Rosa was in her 30's when she sadly died following a deterioration in her physical health related to her Multiple Sclerosis. Rosa had a diagnosis of a mild learning disability and there were concerns about the neglect of her health and treatment, associated with domestic abuse.
The lunch & learn session will explore learning from both the SAR process and also the DARDR process - commissioned by CCSP. The session will be co-facilitated by the independent reviewers for both statutory processes.
Managers and practitioners across the system are encouraged to attend the online learning session which will take place on Tuesday, 7th July 2026, 10am - 12pm. To book a place, please click here.
CSAB's next Practitioner Forum will be held online on Tuesday 30th June 2026 from 10am - noon.
Hannah Johnston, University Hospital Morecambe Bay Trust and Lucy Reed, Recovery Steps Cumbria will facilitate the Forum using a case study to promote multi-agency discussion.
To book your place at the Forum, please click here.
This practitioner event will focus on Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, to support increased knowledge and confidence around planning, coordinating and chairing MDT’s, aimed at supporting best outcomes for individuals. You can read CSAB's newly published MDT guidance here.
The session will use a case study to guide participants through the process of MDT coordination including:
- Why and when MDTs are needed?
- Roles and responsibilities within MDT
- Practical tips on arranging, facilitating and attending
- Importance of effective action setting and review
- Escalation process
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This protocol provides a framework for health and care organisations to draw on if developing guidance for staff in all sectors and agencies that may see an individual with a pressure ulcer. If a practitioner is concerned that a pressure ulcer may have arisen as a result of poor practice, neglect or abuse, or an act of omission, local guidance should be clear about what steps they need to take and whether the local authority safeguarding duties are triggered.
The protocol should be applied to pressure ulcers reported by anyone including care providers, clinicians, anyone undertaking safeguarding enquiries, unpaid carers, relatives and individuals themselves, as any tissue damage resulting from pressure should be considered.
This protocol has been developed and agreed in the broader context of the implementation of the Care Act 2014 and the drive towards greater integration between the health and social care systems. The core principle underpinning the Care Act is 'promoting individuals’ wellbeing'.
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Learning from case studies where outcomes for individuals have been positive provides practitioners with examples of how they can apply in their own practice and with adults they may be working with.
You can watch the webinar to hear about Ben, developed by Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board informed by practitioners who worked with him. Ben had been known to Children's Social Care from a young age and had suffered from chronic neglect, physical and psychological abuse.
The case study considers legal responsibilities and legal framework's including the Human Rights Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Escalation Processes, Transitional Safeguarding and Right to Autonomy v's Unwise Decisions are also considered. You can watch the webinar here.
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A painless new form of blood sampling for people with learning disabilities pioneered by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has been honoured as a regional champion in the first ever NHS Excellence Awards.
The awards scheme is run by and for the NHS, shining a light on local projects and teams that are making a real difference to patients and communities, delivering on the ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and inspiring others to adopt innovative approaches.
UHMBT won the regional Quality Improvement Award and will represent the North West of England in the national final of the NHS Excellence Awards.
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In the May 2026 Fraud Newsletter, Cumbria Police are covering three main topics:
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Phone fraud targeting vulnerable people
- People exploiting QR codes to con motorists
- Pressured selling at doorsteps
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This 3.5-hour face to face training session is aimed at anyone who wants to understand more about suicide, how to know when someone may be having thoughts of suicide, how to talk directly and comfortably about suicide and what we can all do to offer practical support.
Click here for more information and to book a place.
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CSCP are delivering virtual sessions on domestic abuse learning to all agencies with public contact across Cumberland. Please book via the links below:
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Learning Disability Week; 15th to 21st June 2026
Mencap’s Learning Disability Week will take place from Monday 15th to Sunday 21st June 2026.
This year’s theme, “Do you see me?”, focuses on ensuring that people with a learning disability are seen, heard and valued, while challenging the barriers they can face in everyday life.
The week is a national awareness campaign led by Mencap to celebrate the contributions of people with a learning disability and promote greater inclusion across communities, services and workplaces
Find out more and access resources on the Mencap website here.
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