Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together

22nd December 2020, Issue 010

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year

Firstly, Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together Partnership would like to wish you all a very merry christmas and a happy new year.

Mental Health Services

This bulletin is  a reminder that mental health services can still be accessed over the Christmas period.

Please disseminate this information within your agencies - let's ensure people are getting the right level of support.

If you know of someone in emotional distress at this time Black Country Health Care NHS Foundation Trust have set up a 24/7 helpline on 0345 646 0827

A wide range of activities and support can be found on Wolverhampton Mental Health Directory at:

Kooth offers emotional and mental health support for children and young people aged between 11 – 24 years and is available up to 10pm every day.

Samaritans offer a safe place for people to talk about things that are worrying them. The Samaritans can be contacted in a number of ways.

• Call
• Write a letter
• Email
• Self help app

Papyrus offers a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

• Call: 0800 068 4141
• Text: 07860 039 967
• Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Useful contacts and support links 

Below is a list of useful resources for safeguarding children and adults in Wolverhampton which we will be adding on over the coming weeks.

Safeguarding children links

Report a Concern about a child

Childline Information

Kooth – Mental Health and Well-being

Wolverhampton Specialist CAMHS Service

NSPCC Helpline for parents / carers , call 0808 800 5000 or email: help@nspcc.org.uk or visit NSPCC's Coronavirus (COVID19) Advice and Support for Parents and Carers

WV Virtual Squad

RoSPA

Safeguarding Adults links

Report a concern - adults

Help and advice from SCIE for Vulnerable adults during Covid-19 Outbreak

Advice from Women's Aid - Victims and Survivors

Domestic Violence Support

The Haven

Click here to download The Haven's poster for your workplace

Click here to download The Haven's Health & Well-Being guide

City of Wolverhampton Council Coronavirus Advice & Information

Easy to read Coronavirus information for adults

Age UK - Coronavirus Scammers

RoSPA

Wolverhampton Information Network

The best place to find out about  about activities and services to support adults, families and children in Wolverhampton. See www.win.wolverhampton.gov.uk

Training

Face to face training has been postponed until further notice, however agencies can still request access to our e-learning.  Click here for more information about training

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