ADASS Self Neglect and Hoarding Document
ADASS have produced a Self Neglect and Hoarding Learning Support Document. This document was funded by the ADASS (Association of Directors of Adult Social Services) Eastern Region in 2019 and…
Safe and Well Visits
The Safe and Well Officers from the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, can fit smoke detectors, and specialist sensory alarms if required. They risk assess each home they visit, ensuring that the…
Modern Slavery App
The UK-wide Modern Slavery Helpline, which is operated by Unseen, was established in the autumn of 2016. On Monday 30 July 2018, World Day Against Trafficking, they released the Unseen App to make…
Exploitation Disruption Toolkit
The National Working Group (NWG) and Barnados have come together to produce a toolkit which lists, criminal, civil and partnership mechanisms to disrupt perpetrators of child and adult exploitation…
Adult Safeguarding Booklet
Let’s Talk about….. abuse and neglect of adults New booklet to raise awareness of Adult Safeguarding, Abuse and Neglect. To request copies email TSAB@thurrock.gov.uk Adult Safeguarding…
Scam Marshal Scheme
Are you, or someone you know, inundated with scam mail? Are you tempted to respond to it? Do you want to help track down the criminals behind scams and help put a stop to their activities? If you…
Learning From Tragedies
Vulnerable adults are often affected by alcohol, whether as heavy drinkers themselves or through the negative effects of someone else’s drinking. This research ascertains the extent to which…
Captive and Controlled, Domestic Abuse in Rural Areas
The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN), supported by seven Police, Fire and Commissioners, has funded and published a report detailing the experiences of female and male victims of domestic abuse in…
CQC Interim Report
The publication of the CQC Interim Report: Review of restraint, prolonged seclusion and segregation for people with a mental health problem, a learning disability and/or autism, is very timely in…
Modern Slavery: new resources available now
The Anti-Slavery London Working Group has published a series of documents headed ‘Adult Modern Slavery Protocol for Local Authorities: Referral Pathway for adult victim of Modern Slavery How to…
