Safeguarding awareness week
2020 BSAB Safeguarding Awareness Week - 16-20 November 2020
Our 2020 Safeguarding Awareness week started with a session on the 'Impact of COVID-19 on people with a learning disability and their support network', presented by members of the A-Team (Advocacy for All).
Below are the topic areas that were covered throughout the week, along with the presentations that were shared during the learning sessions.
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1. Impact of COVID-19 on people with a learning disability and their support network
Coronavirus: Why we have added people with Down’s syndrome to the high risk list
The impact of COVID-19 on Disabled People Report
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2. Domestic Abuse Support Services
Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid: Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocate presentation
Case studies:
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3. Scams and Doorstep Crime
Trading Standards: Scams & Doorstep Crime presentation
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SCAMS
Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland: Cognitive Decline leaflet
National Trading Standards (NTS) Scam Marshal Newsletter: November 2020
National Trading Standards (NTS) Scam Marshal Newsletter: October 2020
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4. Gambling – Safeguarding Concerns
Gordon Moody Treatment Programme presentation
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5. The importance of Professional Curiosity in safeguarding
Presentation
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6. Self-Neglect & Hoarding
Presentation
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7. Modern Day Slavery
Presentation
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8. Complex Care Pathway
Presentation
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9. The role of the London Fire Brigade in safeguarding adults
Presentation
Checklist for person centred fire risk assessment
