COVID-19 – The current context of restrictions of movement and self -isolation may increase the risk and severity of domestic abuse and make it harder for services to identify and support victims and those impacted by domestic abuse. There is … Continued
FOLLOWING RECENT GOVERNEMENT GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK, ALL SVPP TRAINING COURSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL 20TH APRIL. THE BOOKING SYSTEM FOR COURSES IS ALSO SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE MONITOR THE SVPP WEBSITE FOR FURTHER UPDATES
You can download the Safeguarding Vulnerable People Partnership August Key Messages here.
The guidance on responding to bruising or injuries in non-mobile babies and children has been revised. This follows a number of recent cases in Wiltshire where bruises and injuries have not been reported appropriately and the children have been found … Continued
When children go missing from home or care, this is a clear signal that something is wrong in their lives. Going missing has serious implications for a child’s welfare as it puts them at risk of harm in the short … Continued
Wiltshire Council is proud to be part of the Step Up To Social Work South West Regional partnership 1 for Cohort 6. The application process is now open, www.capitaras.co.uk/stepup with a closing date of the 18th March. For eligibility and … Continued
Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire Council and NHS Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group have today published a new plan designed to ensure they are doing all they can as a partnership to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. The Government published guidance in 2018 … Continued
Key early help messages for all those working with vulnerable children and families in Wiltshire Families and Children’s Transformation update:
County lines: protecting children and vulnerable people from exploitation County lines is the police term for urban gangs supplying drugs to suburban areas and market and coastal towns. This is a major safeguarding issue, and is happening in Wiltshire so … Continued
The new Case Resolution Protocol replaces the WSCB Escalation Policy. This is intended to move us towards a position where case disagreement and discussion is considered business as usual in our work with children, young people and their families. Download the … Continued