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Safeguarding Adults during the Covid 19 Crisis
In response to a number of recent emerging issues which may affect those who are at risk in the current crisis, the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) have provided some specific guidance on how to safeguard adults particularly in relation to scams: SCIE guidance
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Consent, Capacity and Information Sharing
A presentation by Crispin Evans the Interim Safeguarding Lead for Local Division Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust on Consent, Capacity and Information Sharing for practitioners, can be accessed via the link below: consent, capacity and information sharing
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Safeguarding and Homelessness Seminars
The Local Government Association (LGA) is to hold a number of seminars for professionals on this particularly complex issue. Please see the attached for further details and enrolment: AS H Advert for workshops 2020 - 2021 (final) (002)
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December Newsletter
Please have a look at our December Newsletter, that has a focus on loneliness and isolation, which is sadly particularly relevant at this time of year: December 2020 (004)
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Merseyside Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week 2020
Merseyside Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week will take place from Monday 16th November to Friday 20th November 2020. See the board's statement below and follow us on Twitter MSAB Statement Awareness Week
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November Newsletter
Please see the MSAB Newsletter for November, which outlines some practical advice on how to spot signs of abuse in the current crisis and introduces - Merseyside Safeguarding Awareness Week - 16th to 20th November November 2020 Newsletter
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Stop Hate UK
National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020 will take place from 10th – 17th October 2020. You can check out the Stop Hate UK site and also visit the National Hate Crime Awareness Week website for more details for ideas on getting involved. Also, be sure to look out for and use the hashtag #NHCAW on...
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Report Disability Hate Crime
Whether you are a victim of Learning Disability Hate Crime or you have witnessed an incident you believe to be a Learning Disability Hate Crime, the Stop learning disability Hate Crime helpline is available in Merseyside. Stop Hate UK provide Hate Crime reporting services in your area. Report here www.stophateuk.org/talk/ General victims...
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Hate Crime Awareness Week
This week is Hate Crime Awareness Week. If you wish to report a hate crime please follow the link below which gives more information on hate crimes and how to report them: Merseyside Police Alternatively you can contact StopHateUK to report hate crimes on Merseyside via their link below:...
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Hate Crime Awareness Week – Events in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council have arranged five free events to promote an awareness and greater understanding of hate crimes and how they are dealt with. The events are 'virtual' and are bookable via eventbrite. Please see the attached poster below for further details: Liverpool events_ (002)
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