CSAB's next Practitioner Forum will be held online on:

Tuesday 30th June 2026 from 10am - noon

To book your place at the Forum, please click here.

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.

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

This is an essential learning opportunity for all practitioners across the system who work in partnership to safeguard adults at risk.

CSAB invite practitioners and managers from across the system to attend an online learning session which will focus on learning from the recently published Stephen SAR.

Stephen, sadly died in hospital in February 2024, following a period of experiencing self-neglect. This review builds on a thematic self neglect SAR published in 2025, involving six individuals who died in circumstances which involved self-neglect.

Learning from Stephen's experiences will inform system learning in respect of self-neglect to improve outcomes for individuals.  You can read a copy of the published SAR report here.

Suzy Braye, Independent SAR Reviewer will present the learning from this review online which will take place on:

Friday 17th July 2026, 2pm - 3:30pm.

To book a place, please click here

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 learning disability and there were concerns about the neglect of her health and treatment, associated with domestic abuse.  

Practitioners and managers from across the system are invited to attend an online session, which will explore learning from both the SAR process and the DARDR process. The session will be co-facilitated by the independent reviewers for both statutory processes on:

Tuesday, 7th July 2026, 10am - 12pm

To book a place, please click here.

A SAR was commissioned following the death of Samantha who sadly died aged 33 in July 2024. There were concerns about how agencies worked together to safeguard her, particularly in the context of domestic abuse, substance misuse, coercive control, and informal caring arrangements.

Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board (CSAB) delivered the review process in collaboration with Cumberland Community Safety Partnership (CSCP) as a joint review, Samantha's experiences also met the criteria for a Domestic Abuse Related Death Review (DARDR). The DARDR report will be published at a later date following quality assurance processes with the Home Office.

The SAR report was published in April, and you can read the full report here.  The report is also accompanied by a Learning Brief outlining key learning and highlighting areas of good practice.  A learning event was delivered in June by Julia Greig, the Independent Reviewer commissioned to undertake the review, and you can watch the recording here.

Matthew, was aged 55 when he sadly died in February 2024. Matthew lived with chronic health conditions and experienced longstanding communication and interaction differences. The review highlights persistent non-attendance for life-sustaining dialysis, lifelong communication and social-interaction differences, along with Matthew's profound dependency on his twin brother.

The review also identified the practice challenges in relation to the difficult interface between capacity, understanding, executive functioning and influence, and with the ways in which apparent “non-engagement” may signal something more complex than a refusal of treatment.

You can read a copy of the published SAR report here and watch the recording of the accompanying learning event here.

CSAB gave thanks and appreciation to David Savage as he stepped down from his role as Lay Member following more than a decade of dedicated service to the partnership!

David, the Board’s longest-serving member, has made a significant contribution to safeguarding adults across Cumbria during 10 years with the Board. Bringing extensive professional knowledge and experience, he has consistently provided constructive challenge to partner agencies while ensuring the perspectives of local communities were represented in the Board’s work.

David has now decided the time is right to focus on other opportunities and commitments, including his passion for supporting the local community through his work with the Millom Town Deal.

Throughout his time on the Board, David played an important role in supporting the Board’s assurance responsibilities and strengthening multi-agency safeguarding arrangements for vulnerable adults across Cumbria.

CSAB extends its sincere thanks to David for his years of commitment and dedicated service in helping to safeguard adults across Cumbria.

Carers Week (8 -14 June 2026) saw the launch of the new Carers Charter, celebrating and recognising the vital role of unpaid carers across Cumberland. 

The new Charter sets out how unpaid carers are recognised, listened to and supported throughout their caring journey, reinforcing their role as essential partners in care. 

Built around the principles of Recognise, Learn and Collaborate, it strengthens how we work alongside carers, families and partner organisations, and will continue to develop through feedback and lived experience. Take a look at the new Carers Charter here.

One important goal of Cumbria United Against Suicide is to get as many people trained in suicide prevention as possible.

Cumbria United Against Suicide are pleased to offer a range of free suicide prevention training sessions tailored for sports clubs across Cumbria. 

The training is aimed at anyone who wants to understand more about suicide, recognise when someone may be having thoughts of suicide, learn how to talk directly and comfortably about suicide, and understand what practical support we can offer. 

There are a range of sessions available for more information you can book your free place here.

Cumbria Police are urging residents to stay alert to Courier Fraud, a harmful scam targeting vulnerable people, often via phone calls from criminals posing as police officers or bank staff. Victims may be pressured into withdrawing cash or purchasing high‑value items, which are then collected by couriers.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published updated guidance following the UK Supreme Court judgment of 2nd June 2026, which clarifies what constitutes a Deprivation of Liberty. These changes apply with immediate effect across the UK.