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APPG: Inquiry into Safeguarding Vulnerable Missing Adults
Ann Coffey MP, as Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Runaway and Missing Children and Adults led the 'Inquiry into safeguarding missing adults who have mental health issues'. The inquiry was launched with the aims of: Developing a better understanding of the current response when an adult goes...
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Exploitation of young and vulnerable people
A common feature in county lines drug supply is the exploitation of young and vulnerable people. The dealers will frequently target children and adults - often with mental health or addiction problems - to act as drug runners or move cash so they can stay under the radar of law...
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National Safeguarding Adults Week
Safeguarding Adults Awareness week took place recently across Merseyside from Monday 18th November. Members of the community bravely came forward to relate their stories and experiences during the Tony Snell breakfast show on Radio Merseyside, supported by members of the Merseyside Safeguarding Adults Board. Staff and volunteers were out and...
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Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week
Safeguarding Adults Awareness week begins today. During the week, information hubs will be stationed across several Merseyside authorities in community spaces, open to members of the public. The pop-ups, organised by Merseyside Safeguarding Adults Board (MSAB), will promote safeguarding awareness to the people of Merseyside from 18th – 22nd November....
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Information Sharing Agreement
Information sharing is a recurring theme for professionals involved in adult safeguarding. The Information Sharing Agreement (ISA) is an agreement between all the statutory non-statutory and voluntary agencies across Knowsley; Liverpool; Sefton and Wirral working together as members of the Merseyside Safeguarding Adults Board. The agreement promotes the lawful and...
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National Hate Crime Awareness Week
National Hate Crime Awareness Week begins on Monday 12th October. For more information see the Stop Hate UK website: Stop Hate UK or for a more local contact contact Daisy UK based in Liverpool, who can advise on disability hate crimes please visit thei website here: Daisy UK
Read moreSlavery Remembrance Day – 23rd August
Details of events in Liverpool to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day can be found in the poster below:
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 30 July
"On this World Day against Trafficking in Persons, let us reaffirm our commitment to stop criminals from ruthlessly exploiting people for profit and to help victims rebuild their lives." -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres Human trafficking is a crime that exploits women, children and men for numerous purposes including forced labour...
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Wirral University Teaching Hospital Safeguarding Ambassadors Programme
The Safeguarding Team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) recognise that safeguarding is a crucial role for all the staff at the hospital and one that ensures that the most vulnerable patients, both children and adults, are protected from all types of harm, abuse and neglect. Their safeguarding umbrella is...
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