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Issue 43 - May 2024

Welcome to the May edition of the Protecting People Angus (PPA) Learning and Development Newsletter. There are many opportunities this month including Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) Multiagency Training, The Power of Kindness and Domestic Abuse (Coercive Control) and the Law. Also this year The National Children's Day UK lands on 12 May 2024. The purpose of this day is to highlight the importance of healthy, happy childhoods and looks to celebrate the great work that is going on nationally to support child and family wellbeing. We are hoping that you can share your good news stories of how we hold all our children and young people at the centre of our work here in Angus. We can then forward these to the wider workforce and public. Jordan Burns, Chair - PPA Workforce Learning & Development Subgroup

The National Children's Day UK, 12 May 2024

The National Children's Day UK, 12 May 2024, highlights the importance of healthy, happy childhoods and looks to celebrate the great work that is going on nationally to support child and family wellbeing. It is about the importance of children and young people and how their rights, freedoms and wellbeing all need to be protected for them to grow into happy, healthy adults.

In Angus, we want to celebrate the great work happening within our area, for the  children and young people throughout our multi-agency services.

Please send us your good news stories and let us share these with the wider workforce and public, demonstrating how we hold all our children and young people at the centre of our work.  This could be on an individual example of practice, or service delivery, that has impacted positively on the life of a child or young person.

Please don’t be shy, email ProtectingPeopleAngus@angus.gov.uk  and let’s take the time to remind ourselves of all the positive work being undertaken in Angus.

We would also like to hear of any National Children’s Day sessions, running locally, which we would be happy to support and share events through social media. Please send details to ProtectingPeopleAngus@angus.gov.uk

Please sign up using the following links.

NATIONAL HOARDING AWARENESS WEEK 2024
13 May - 17 May

Hoarding Awareness Week is a multi-agency awareness campaign across the political, health and social care communities to raise awareness of the risks associated with hoarding. The week will start on 15 May 2023 and is the 10th annual campaign to raise awareness of the issue.

Key Messages, Facts & Objectives
Hoarding:

• Is a mental health disorder not a choice
• can be helped with compassion and understanding
• needs intervention
• support starts with education and connection
• 2-5% of the population suffer with Hoarding Disorder / Behaviour
• 92% of individuals with Hoarding Disorder / Behaviour also have another coexisting mental health condition

In Angus we have planned:

Hoarding, Self-neglect Awareness and the Impact on Children
Tuesday 14 May 2024 1.30pm – 3pm via MS Teams

Flyer and Further Information

Hoarding and Self-neglect Awareness
Thursday 16 May 2024 9.30am – 10.30am via MS Teams

Flyer and Further Information

DAART – Domestic Abuse Awareness Raising Tool

SafeLives has designed this e-learning with support from the Scottish Government and input from a number of specialist domestic abuse and mainstream services from across Scotland.

The online tool is intended as a learning resource for professionals. It is an awareness-raising resource and serves as an introduction to domestic abuse and coercive control. The tool provides an overview of the main considerations when responding to domestic abuse, however it does not replace specialist domestic abuse training.

Angus Violence Against Women Partnership (AVAWP) would recommend all multi-agency practitioners in Angus working within protection for adult or children undertake this basic level e-learning, it should take no more than an hour to complete.

Access the course here.

Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) is the Scottish Government’s commitment to provide all children, young people and their families with the right support at the right time so that every child and young person in Scotland can reach their full potential. This is delivered through the core components of: • A named person who is a clear point of contact for children, young people and families to go to for support and advice. A named person can also connect families to a wider network of support and services so that they get the right help, at the right time, from the right people • A shared and holistic understanding of wellbeing and a single model of how this can be considered and supported • A single, shared and rights-based approach to planning for children and young people’s wellbeing where support across services is needed, co-ordinated by a lead professional This multi-agency course will cover the role of the lead professional, named person, explore GIRFEC tools, including the need/process of a child’s plan and how best we can record this for the family. It is imperative that all agencies in Angus are represented on this course, to enable us to meet the core values and principles of GIRFEC together. All participants are required to undertake a GIRFEC learning module, prior to attendance. You can undertake this using you own agencies resource or access one through Always Learning or Turas

Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) Multiagency Training Wednesday 12 June 2024 9am – 12.30pm Brechin Community Campus Theatre This face-to-face event is open to professionals across agencies, working in Angus and delivering the Named Person and Lead Professional roles. Flyer and Further Information

Would you like to find out how kindness can benefit you and those around you? 

How kindness can really make a difference to the people of Angus? 

Protecting People Angus (PPA) are developing a #CultureOfKindness across Angus and are running a series of The Power of Kindness in Angus events throughout the county to promote the workforces and communities use of the same approach and same language across all areas to benefit those living and working in Angus.

They would love to have a chat about what kindness means to you and how we can make sure we understand how this impacts on all of our daily lives. Kindness is something that involves and affects every single one of us, and everyone around us so we invite you to join us in this discussion.

Sign up and get involved in and help us keep the Culture of Kindness going in Angus.

Wednesday 8 May 2024
Thursday 30 May 2024
Wednesday 5 June 2024

Suicide Intervention Prevention & Safety Plan Training 2024

Tuesday 7 May 2024 9.15am – 4pm
Tuesday 4 June 2024 9.15am – 4pm

Venue - Montrose Baker Hughes Training Centre

Nominations to james.kennedy@nhs.scot

Flyer and Further Information

Learning from Safeguarding Adult Reviews
Friday 10 May 2024 10.30am - 12.30 pm

Detailed flyer including the zoom link for the second event in the 2024 series

Please note – you do not need to register for each event, you can click the link on the attached flyer.

Action Against Gender-based Violence Conversation Cafe

Thursday 23 May 2024 12 noon – 2pm, Angus House, Forfar
Wednesday 19 June 2024 12 noon – 2pm, Online

These sessions will be informal and are open to both the public and multi-agency workforce members.

These will be a starting point for conversation about Gender Based Violence in Angus and how we can work towards eradicating this together.

Flyer and Further Information

Good Practice in Domestic Abuse and Safe & Together Principles
Multi-Agency Learning Events on MS Teams

Thursday 27 June 2024 12 noon - 1.30pm
Monday 16 September 2024 3.30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11 December 2024 1.30pm - 3pm

Event hosts - Angus Safe and Together Champions.
Learning outcomes:
• To understand how Good Practice in Domestic Abuse applies in Angus services
• To learn about the principles of Safe and Together

This multi-agency learning session will be ideal for any worker in Angus who may come into contact with survivors in the course of their work.

Flyer and Further Information

Protecting People Awareness Raising Learning Session

Thursday 23 May 2024
2pm – 4pm, Bruce House, Arbroath

Wednesday 21 August 2024
2pm – 4pm, Angus House, Forfar

Thursday 14 November 2024
10am – 12 noon, Bruce House, Arbroath

This level one training is aimed at all multi-agency professionals, carers or volunteers who have a role in supporting people at risk of harm in Angus.

This session will give an overview of Child Protection, Violence Against Women and Adult Protection, supporting you to understand / identify when someone may be at risk of harm and what you need to do.

Flyer and Further Information

Domestic Abuse (Coercive Control) and the Law
Wednesday 5 June 2024 9.30am – 12 noon via MS Teams

This session is being facilitated by Marianne Osborne who has worked with Renfrewshire Women’s Aid since 2002, and who has a wealth of experience and knowledge around the area of Domestic Abuse both at a local and national level.

This training is open to all multiagency staff that work in Angus, who have a working understanding of domestic abuse.

Flyer and Further Information

Assessing NEGLECT can be difficult  

• Too many children experience neglect and adversity for too long
• It’s the most common reason for a child protection plan and features in 60% of serious case reviews
• It’s the most common reason that adults contact the NSPCC helpline and the most prevalent form of child maltreatment in the UK

……but the GRADED CARE PROFILE (GCP2) assessment training can help!

GCP2 is an evidenced based assessment tool for identifying and assessing neglect. It measures levels of parental care, using a graded scale (1=best 5=worst) to describe the level of physical and emotional care children receive. It’s based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and identifies parental strengths as well as weaknesses whilst targeting aspects of neglectful care.

If you have a role in assessing and/or supporting families, we have seen that GCP2 gives improved depth of assessment and a clear focus of targeted support for the family. The GCP2 also provides evidence that inform Child’s Plans and encourage evidence-based decision making within Child’s Planning Meetings.

Graded Care Profile (GCP2) Tool
Full Day, Face to Face Training for Multi-Agency Staff

Tuesday 17 September 2024 9.30am – 4pm
Bruce House, Arbroath

This training is open to all multi-agency staff working with children and families within the Angus area.

Flyer and Further Information

Roles and Responsibilities and Interagency Working in the Protection of Adults Friday 24 May 2024 Friday 9 August 2024 Friday 4 October 2024 Friday 8 November 2024 All sessions take place from 9.30am - 11.30am at Angus House, Forfar

To apply for this training event: All Angus Council employees must register using ResourceLink. All others please click here. Places are limited to 20 per course so book early to avoid disappointment. 2024 Flyer and Further Information

Information Sharing and Communication Within and Across Agencies to Protect Adults And Assessing Risk Wednesday 5 June 2024 9.30am - 3.30pm, Angus House, Forfar Friday 2 August 2024 9.30am – 3.30pm, Angus House, Forfar

To apply for this training event: All Angus Council employees must register using ResourceLink. All others please click here. Flyer and Further Information

ASP Defensible Decision Making

Cohort 2
30 August, 13 September, 25 September, 9.30am – 1pm

Please note you must be able to attend all 3 sessions in the cohort.

This is a multi-disciplinary learning opportunity for managers and practitioners who are involved in decision making with regards to adult support and protection (ASP).

Flyer and Booking Information

Places still available!!!

Overdose Awareness & Naloxone Training

Wednesday 22 May 2024 2.30pm – 4pm, Community Spirit, Arbroath

Tuesday 25 June 2024 2.30pm – 4pm, East & Old Church, Forfar

How to Book: Resourcelink: Angus Council staff only

Eventbrite: Eventbrite   Email: AngusADP@angus.gov.uk

Telephone: 07786125867 or 07469918428

Flyer and Further Information

Breaking Free Online Training

Tuesday 7 May 2024 1pm – 3pm
Tuesday 2 July 2024 10am – 12 noon
Thursday 29 August 2024 1pm – 3pm
Wednesday 9 October 2024 10am – 12 noon
Tuesday 3 December 2024 1pm – 3pm
All sessions will be delivered via MS Teams

Click here to access an overview and further details of the Breaking Free Online Programme

How to book: Eventbrite: Breaking Free Online Training

Email: AngusADP@angus.gov.uk

Flyer and Further Information

Recovery May Angus

We are holding some activities in May through our Well-Bean Recovery Cafes, the cafes run every week from 12.15 pm - 2 pm:

Tuesday - East and Old Church Forfar
Wednesday - Café Project Arbroath
Thursday - MoHub Montrose

At our Well-Bean Recovery Cafes, we foster a sense of community by planning various activities together. These include:
Yoga, crafts, recovery bingo, a pool competition, a sound bath, food tasting and cooking session, a mindfulness session and more.

There is no need to book; just come along, have some lunch, and join in the activities.
Find out more about our Well-Bean Café on Facebook or email AngusADP@angus.gov.uk.

Angus Psychostimulant Information Session

Thursday 20 June 2024 5pm – 7pm, MS Teams

Thursday 31 October 2024 2pm – 4pm, Angus House, Forfar

Monday 2 December 2024 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Angus Carers Centre, Arbroath

Do you want to know more about Psychostimulants, in particular the impact of cocaine use with alcohol and other substances.

The session is suitable for anyone using substances, family members, professionals and anyone who would like to know more about the impact of psychostimulant use.

Book a place: Angus Council Staff - Book Via ResourceLink

Eventbrite: Eventbrite

or Email: AngusADP@Angus.gov.uk

More information: Call or text 07469918428

Flyer and Further Information

For Families by Families

Scottish Families and the Angus Alcohol and Drug Partnership are supporting a steering group of family members who are impacted by a loved one's substance use. They have come together to make a difference for their loved ones and have planned a series of events across Angus to hear your voice and share your experiences. Come along to hear more about the work they are doing, which is ‘For Families by Families’.

The sessions are open to everyone in Angus who wants to make a difference. Refreshments will be provided, no need to book. Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive change.

Please see the poster for contact details and to find out more. 

Alcohol Awareness Week is from 1 July 2024 to 7 July 2024, and the theme this year is ‘Understanding Alcohol Harm’.

Alcohol Awareness Week

Please watch this space for a calendar of events and information. Click the link if you are looking for resources for your work. If you are planning anything or want to plan some events, don't hesitate to get in touch with with AngusADP@angus.gov.uk.

NHS Tayside Webinar Coercive Control and Undue Pressure Wednesday 22 May 2024 10am – 11.45 am MS Teams (joining details will be shared in due course) Join this multi-agency webinar with guest speaker Nairn Young to find out more about Adult Support and Protection legislation, recognising the signs of coercive control and undue pressure and how to support people experiencing controlling behaviour. Flyer and Further Information

Level 2 Child Protection Training Tuesday 2 July 2024 at 9am Wednesday 4 September 2024 at 1pm Thursday 31 October 2024 at 9am Thursday 12 December 2024 at 9am All sessions will be delivered via MS Teams This half day workshop aims to build on the Level 1 LearnPro eLearning module. The training is underpinned by the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and the Scottish Governments key policy of GIRFEC. The training aims to develop the skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to child protection concerns.  To request a place on any of the above, please email: Tay.pptraining@nhs.scot Flyer and Further Information

The following sessions have spaces still available

Sexual Health: What's Trending in Tayside?
Friday 3 May 2024 10am - 3pm
Murray Royal Hospital, Perth

BBV in Tayside (HIV & Hepatitis C)
Tuesday 21 May 2024 10am - 1pm
Kings Cross Hospital, Dundee

Harm Reduction: What You Need to Know
Wednesday 29 May 2024 9.30am - 12.30pm
Bruce House, Arbroath

Flyer and Further Information for the above sessions

Young People Online: Sex, Relationships & Technology
Thursday 6 June 2024 10am - 3pm
Bruce House, Arbroath

Conversations & Condoms
Tuesday 11 June 2024 10am - 1pm
Murray Royal Hospital, Perth

Flyer and Further Information for the above sessions

You can view our training page and full training programme for the year here: https://www.sexualhealthtayside.org/professionals/training/

Report a child protection concern

If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm contact the police on 999.  If you are worried about a child, and think they may be a victim of neglect or abuse, you can report it online.

Report an adult protection concern

If you, or an adult you know, are at immediate risk of harm contact the police on 999.  If you are worried about an adult, and believe they may be at risk of harm you can report it online.

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