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TWSP face-to-face training – either virtually or in-person – is available to all TWSP partner agencies. If you already have an Ollie account, please log in to Ollie and book your place, unless otherwise instructed. If you do not have an existing Ollie account, please email partnerships@telford.gov.uk and they will be able to assist.
If you have any problems using your Ollie account, please email ollie@telford.gov.uk
TWSP training is free for all professionals and practitioners but please ensure that when you complete your Ollie account form that you complete the billing details section. This is needed in the event of non-attendance or late cancellation, or where a course is chargeable. You will be notified if there is a charge for the course for non-attendance.
Training events - Late cancellation and non attendance charging policy
Demand for TWSP training courses is high and places are limited, meaning that not everyone will be able to attend a course on their preferred date. If you have booked a place on one of the TWSP training courses and are subsequently unable to attend, we require a minimum of five working days notice of any cancellation, so that the place can be offered to someone on our waiting list. Where a cancellation is not received within this five day period or there is no attendance at the training course without prior notification, the employing agency will be invoiced for the full training fee. This cancellation fee applies to all organisations, including contributing partners.
Further information can be found in our charging and cancellation policy.
Interactive webinars - Learning from Case Reviews in Shropshire – Free to attend
There are three different one hour webinars which will be repeated between January and March 2025, which are intended to increase your knowledge, understanding and how you can make a difference in your everyday practice.
Understanding Intrafamilial Domestic Abuse.
Domestic Abuse Related Death: Homicide & Suicide.
Domestic Abuse - Why to Men not come forward?
For information of dates for the above webinars please register using this link.
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Free Online training - Sexual Violence
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Funding has been given to the Pathfinder program in Axis who are offering an online two-day training course providing an overview of sexual violence. Some of the topics covered are: Identification of sexual violence, Sexual Violence Disclosure, Trauma-Informed Care, Short and Long-Term Psychological, Physiological, and Social Effects of Adult Sexual Violence, Short and Long-Term Psychological, Physiological, and Social Effects of Child Sexual Abuse, The Emotional Impact of Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence, Stereotypes, Myths, and Misunderstandings Concerning Sexual Violence, Survivors’ Coping Mechanisms and Effective Support Strategies.
If you are interested in attending the training you can order free tickets for the following dates:
For further information or any queries please email Abigail.
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7 Minute Briefings |
7 Minute Briefing - Overview of
Telford and Wrekin Safeguarding Partnership
The TWSP have created a 7 minute briefing on Telford and Wrekin Safeguarding Partnership. Please see the briefing note.
7 Minute Briefing - Hoarding
The TWSP have created a 7 minute briefing on Hoarding. Please see the briefing note.
7 Minute Briefing - Forced Marriage
The TWSP have created a 7 minute briefing on Forced Marriage. Please see the briefing note.
7 Minute Briefing - MARAC
The TWSP have created a 7 minute briefing on MARAC. Please see the briefing note.
The Herbert Protocol
The Suffolk and Norfolk Safeguarding Boards, along with police colleagues from the respective constabularies sought out the story of the original ‘Herbert’, tracking down the manager of the care home where Herbert lived in north Norfolk, back in 2010. Herbert’s story explains how the now well-known Herbert Protocol began and the jointly funded animation, aims to raise awareness and ensures his legacy lives on. While the original protocol was about supporting Herbert within his local community, the idea was recognised by Norfolk police as a way to help find people who may go missing much more quickly, by having quick reference information immediately at hand. Please see the video link.
Hidden Harm Conference
This event is to highlight and develop Professionals knowledge and understanding of the different types of Hidden Harm including honour-based abuse and forced marriage. Key speakers to be confirmed. Venue - West Bromwich Albion Ground –10/04/2025- 9am-4:30pm - Lunch will be provided 1pm-1:30pm. Booking details to follow.
Any further questions please contact Black Country NHS.
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Dewis Choice have confirmed the publication of the chapter Unheard Voices: Older Women's Experiences of Living with Sexual Abuse in Intimate Relationships across the life course. They would appreciate if you could share the link to this chapter with your networks.
This chapter draws of qualitative longitudinal data from the research initiative Dewis Choice. It examines often overlooked experiences of older women, aged 60 years and older, who have been subjected to sexual abuse within marriage. The project welcome feedback on the chapter, you can contact Elize via her email.
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Aquarius is a Midlands based charity with over 40 years’ experience supporting individuals, families, organizations, and communities to overcome the physical, emotional and psychological harms caused by gambling. The Gambling Treatment team covers all of the West Midlands, West Mercia, Staffordshire & Stoke.
Aquarius offers gambling support in your area to both focal clients and concerned others aged 18+. This can be face to face or virtual over 6 to 12 sessions according to the client's needs. Gambling problems share many similarities with other addictions as you know. However, there are usually no visible signs or physical changes to directly indicate a problem.
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Aquarius can help you address issues with the people you work with by:
- Offering train to your staff to ask questions around gambling with single gambling question.
- We have an online referral form that professionals can use, for a quick and efficient referral route, as well as collaborative working to give the client holistic support.
- Attend events to raise awareness of gambling.
- Provide training to staff members to increase their knowledge/confidence around gambling
Please see the leaflets provided by Aquarius for further information and support.
Gambling Service information and Affected others Aquarius information.
They also support those affected by gambling or those affected by a loved one's gambling who either serve or have served with our armed forces. Information has been provided from a recent event held around gambling in the military, you can view this information using this link.
If you wish to contact Aquarius around any training/talks/events or even any questions please contact via email or call them on 01216228181 or 07880035350.
Urban Games
Aged between 8-16? - Outgrown your usual sport? Or just looking for something new, a way to get active AND have fun? The Urban Games is the perfect way to give something new a try.
It’s free, there’s no need to book and professional coaches make sure the sessions all over Telford and Wrekin are fun.
From football, cricket, hockey and netball to quidditch or BMX – there really is something for everyone. So, grab a friend and check out what’s on offer near you.
And perfect for little ones are the ‘Wild Telford’ activities where nature crafts and outdoor fun like den building and campfires will make sure they have plenty to explore in Telford’s green spaces. See Telford and Wrekin website and leaflet for further information of the Urban Games.
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Adult Social Care Survey 2024-25
Adult Social Care are conducting this survey on behalf of NHS Digital.
Can you raise awareness of this survey and inform the individuals you support about this survey and encourage them to participate if they receive a copy. This survey will be sent to a randomly selected group of individuals who receive care and support services funded or arranged by Telford & Wrekin Council.
They will receive a questionnaire, along with a covering letter, which they need to complete by 7 February 2025. The questionnaire seeks their opinions on the services they receive and their quality of life. We aim to gather as many responses as possible to help us evaluate and enhance our services. It is important that all the questions are answered, and the survey is returned by 7 February 2025.
If anyone needs assistance to complete the questionnaire or requires it in a different format or language, they can call 01952 380000 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) or email your views matter.
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NSPCC learning |
The NSPCC Library hosts the National Collection of Case Reviews. This update highlights case reviews recently added to the collection and features one of our Learning from case reviews briefings.
Eight case reviews have been added to collection this month featuring issues including physical abuse, child neglect, suicide and parental mental health. Please see the reviews.
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