Bookings are now open for the 2026 Safeguarding Conference, taking place on Friday 16th of October 2026.

Our 2026 Conference will be a virtual event, providing practitioners from across the system an opportunity to polish their legal literacy skills whilst learning from practice through real stories and lived experience. 

The day will be delivered in 2 half day sessions to support and facilitate attendance.  Practitioners can attend either the morning, afternoon or both. Each session will include input from legal experts commissioned to deliver legal literacy training alongside human stories.

Further details including a programme will be published next month, don’t wait book your place now!

Afternoon: When Protection Meets Choice: Mental Capacity Act & Safeguarding

Examine the balance between protection and individual rights, with a focus on the Mental Capacity Act and its role in safeguarding practice. Book your free place here. 

Our next Practitioner Forum will be held online on Thursday 17th September 2026 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.

The Forum 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. This is aimed at all managers and practitioners across the system. 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

Practitioners and Managers are encouraged to join the session which through multi-agency discussion will explore principles of MDT meetings and how they can improve outcomes for adults.

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

Join the network of professionals who attend the Forum and the benefits for practice

"Good to see a wide range of practitioners from different areas of work and share our understanding" "Case discussion good to apply knowledge and get different perspectives"

"Useful just to set time aside for critical reflection"

CSAB are seeking a committed member of the public to join the Board as a Lay Member. This voluntary role offers a unique opportunity to bring an independent community perspective, help shape safeguarding arrangements and provide constructive challenge to partner organisations working to keep adults safe across Cumbria.

The Casey Commission has launched The Big Conversation on Care, a national engagement campaign inviting people across England to share their experiences and views on adult social care. Led by Baroness Louise Casey, the initiative aims to ensure the public plays a central role in shaping recommendations for the future of care services.

Cumberland Community Safety Partnership (CCSP) have published the Domestic Abuse Related Death Review (DARDR) for Jo, who died in 2022, has now been published and is available to view.

Professionals working with adults at risk are invited to attend an informative webinar hosted by Bevan Brittan LLP exploring the complex issues surrounding coercion, control, mental capacity and vulnerability.

Funded places for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism are available to health and social care staff across the North East and North Cumbria until the end of October 2026.

The training, named after Oliver McGowan, aims to improve understanding of learning disability and autism, helping staff provide safe, inclusive and person-centred care. It is mandated by NHS England and supports the statutory requirement for learning disability and autism training.

Every Life Matters is offering a free online Suicide Alertness Bitesize Training for people who live or work in Cumbria. The session provides practical guidance on recognising when someone may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, how to start supportive conversations and ways to help a person access appropriate support.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued updated guidance following the UK Supreme Court ruling on the 2nd of June 2026, which significantly changes how deprivation of liberty is assessed for people who lack capacity to consent to their care arrangements. The guidance takes immediate effect across the UK and explains the key elements of the judgment, who is affected, assessment requirements, implications for existing DoLS authorisations and recommended actions for organisations and practitioners.

The Director of Public Health's Annual Report 2025-26 highlights the strong connection between work, health and wellbeing across Westmorland and Furness. The report explores what makes work beneficial for health, the impact of poor working conditions and the actions employers and local organisations can take to create healthier, more inclusive workplaces.

Director of Public Health, Colin Cox emphasises that addressing men’s health inequalities is not just about improving outcomes for men, but also about creating safer, healthier communities for women, children and families across Cumberland.

Cumberland’s Public Health Annual Report 2026,“Man Up? Understanding Men’s Health and Identity in Cumberland, and Why It Matters for Everyone,” explores the challenges affecting men’s health and wellbeing across the county. 

To read the full report, please click here.

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has published helpful guidance for anyone who is unsure whether a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has been registered for themselves or someone else. The guidance answers common questions about finding, searching for and viewing LPAs, helping people better understand what information is available and how to access it.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces new offences aimed at protecting children and vulnerable adults from criminal exploitation. The legislation creates a standalone offence of child criminal exploitation (CCE), making it illegal for adults to encourage or cause a child to commit a crime. Convicted offenders could face up to 10 years' imprisonment, alongside new CCE Prevention Orders designed to stop exploitation before it occurs.

Cumbria Police are urging residents to stay vigilant after a number of recent phone fraud incidents, including one victim who lost £50,000. Fraudsters often target older or vulnerable people by pretending to be police officers, bank employees, or trusted organisations. They may claim your account is at risk and pressure you into transferring money, withdrawing cash, or sharing personal information.