 Safe and well checks for oxygen users
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) relaunched its Safe and Well Visits last August (previously called Home Safety Checks).
As well as looking at fire safety, NFRS is now working in collaboration with partner agencies to offer advice on falls, keeping warm during winter, stopping smoking and alcohol intake, depending on a person’s health and lifestyle choices.
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Care leavers
Nottinghamshire safeguarding Adults Board’s Learning and Development Sub-Group recently had a guest presentation from Kathryn Higgins, Designated Nurse for children in care (Nottingham City CCG and Nottinghamshire County CCGs - excluding Bassetlaw).
As a result, NSAB will be updating relevant learning opportunities to reflect awareness of care leavers in relation to safeguarding adults.
Click here for useful ‘bullet points’ and contact information for Looked after Children Teams
 Referrer training dates
We now have confirmed dates for NSAB’s popular referrer training course. The course has been updated to bring it in line with recent procedural changes and include references to care leavers and domestic abuse referrals. There are also new group exercises which better reflect the range of organisations providing care and support in Nottinghamshire.
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Trainers’ Forum
NSAB facilitates a Trainers’ Forum three times a year, which is open to people responsible for delivering safeguarding adults training within their organisation.
Whilst not a training course, this open forum aims to provide attendees with relevant safeguarding adults information to be able to facilitate learning amongst the staff in their own organisation.
The next event will be held on 30 May 2019
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Pica condition (eating inedible objects)
In October 2017, the SAR sub-group considered a case for a potential Safeguarding Adults Review regarding a gentleman who had died as a result of eating vegetation – a symptom of a rare condition known as pica. Although the case did not meet the criteria for a SAR, NSAB would like to share some information around this condition, its causes, and what you may be able to do if an adult whom you support experiences this condition.
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 Financial Abuse/ Scams
Scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK. People who have been scammed often experience shame and social isolation as a result. Older residents, and those with care and support needs, are known to be purposely targeted, with the criminals involved sharing their details widely.
Find out how you can join the fight against scams.
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Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Adults Board – update from April meeting
- Updates on the Learning and Development, the Quality Assurance and the Safeguarding Adults Review Sub-Groups were provided by their respective Chairs.
- Emma Darby, the Board Manager, proposed that NSAB Members should present to the Board (one per meeting) on the “Voice of the Service User”, what it means for their organisations, and what is being done within their organisations. This was agreed, and the County Council (I’m assuming it’s NCC and not one of the districts or boroughs) will provide the first of these presentations at the Board Meeting in July 2019.
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 Do you know a CHARLIE?
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service have produced a poster to help identify people more at risk from fire in the home. These people have been identified as having:
Care and support needs
Hoarding and mental health issues
Alcohol and medication
Reduced mobility
Lives alone
Inappropriate smoking
Elderly – 65+
If you know someone who fits this profile, you can make a referral: 0800 022 3235. |
