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Useful Resources and Links

Click the drop-downs below to find information and resources relating to all areas of Adult Safeguarding

Safeguarding Adults: An Introduction. Find out more on safeguarding, making a referral, recognising types of abuse and more by clicking below

Safeguarding Adults an Introduction

Safeguarding Adults

The Social Care Institute for Excellence has developed an e-learning course that includes dramatised video scenarios, shows how safeguarding issues can develop, and suggests ways to deal with them.

Please note this is no longer free of charge. 


Making Safeguarding Personal

A sector-led initiative which aims to develop outcomes focus on safeguarding work and a range of responses to support people to improve or resolve their circumstances. Local

To read several MSP reports, guidance, and a list of audio and visual resources visit the Local Government Association's MSP pages.


Mental Capacity Act

This CPD-accredited online course explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making and how to support people to make their own decisions.

Mental Capacity Act E-Learning is available from the Mental Capacity Act (MCA): e-Learning course | SCIE

Please note this is no longer free of charge. 


NCVS Safeguarding Training

NCVS have a regular programme of training and development events to support groups and organisations in their day-to-day running. Quality assured either by the Nottingham City Safeguarding Children Board (NCSCB) or by the Nottingham City Safeguarding Adult Board (NCSAB)

For further information, visit NCVS Safeguarding Training Courses | nottinghamcvs.co.uk


Cyber Protect

Protect yourself from Cybercrime, Identity theft and fraud; find out more information by visiting

If you have Sky or BT, you can find out more about protection by downloading the following PDF Documents

For BT Call protect, dial 1572 and press 1 when asked.


Unknown caller? 

Banks, the police, HMRC or other official organisations will never call you and ask you to transfer money or give cash or goods. Do not give any personal or bank details.

Call your local police on 101

Talk offers a Call Safe security service that helps stop unwanted callers from reaching you. 

For more details, visit the About CallSafe - TalkTalk Help & Support webpage.


Useful Phone Apps

Two Apps colleagues might want to download


Self-Neglect Advice

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults at Risk, have produced a document on Self-Neglect Advice and Toolkit for those working with adults who self-neglect. 


Nottingham Practice Development Unit

For free resources on supporting vulnerable adults with mental health, homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and offending, visit the Practice Development Unit. This includes a webinar recording on Nottingham city's multi-agency responses to cuckooing.


What is abuse and how to report it

This is a short guide for members of the public on the different types of abuse and how to report it.

What is abuse and how to report it

Professional curiosity is a key part of professional practice. This short video from Equation shows how professional curiosity should be incorporated into everyday practice, using a local Domestic Homicide Review as an example. 

Please click here to access the short video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW_XBppUlBU

Improving Agencies' Engagement with Service Users Framework

This framework sets out a multi-agency approach to supporting adults who experience difficulties engaging with services in Nottingham City. Nottingham City Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Safeguarding Group developed this framework, which has been fully endorsed by the Nottingham City Safeguarding Adults Board.


Financial Abuse and Scams

The following documents contain Guidance for councillors, directors, managers and social work practitioners.

This framework has been developed by partners including Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue service and sets out a multi-agency protocol for working in person centred way with people who hoard.


Emollient Advice

Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture. Check out the following on safety, dangers and information on emollient.


Charlie

The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Prevention team aims to work with professionals who are in contact with, care for, or visit, members of our community who may be at risk of fire or incidents in the home.


Multiple Perpetrator Guidance

Good practice Guidance for Managing risks Associated with Multiple perpetrators Of domestic violence And abuse in Nottingham city


Honour Based Guidance

Nottingham City has developed a pathway to enable a consistent response for adults affected by Honour Based Violence Abuse and or Forced Marriage.


Practice Guidance: Persons in Positions of Trust


NCSAB 


Professional Curiosity Toolkit

The National Safeguarding Adults Board Managers Network have developed a useful toolkit on Professional Curiosity.

Advice if you have been impacted by sexual abuse in childhood. Nottingham City Safeguarding Children’s Board

To find additional services such as 24 hour helplines, free & local support and information about Nottingham Crisis Sanctuary's please visit the ASKLiON Domestic Abuse Support Page

If you have concerns that a child is being harmed please visit the Nottingham City Council Child's Well-being support page for information on signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer someone to support services.

Are You Worried About a Child's Well-being? - Nottingham City Council


Nottingham City Children & Families Safeguarding Webpage

Children & Families safeguarding


Adult and Child Violence Abuse 

Nottingham City Honour Based Violence Abuse & Forced Marriage Identification and Referral Pathway

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