Redbridge Safeguarding Adults Board
News: 14 October 2024
Reminder – Redbridge Mental Health & Wellbeing Map
The Redbridge mental health and wellbeing map provides a wide range of local and on-line services. The map is designed to be a one-stop-shop for accessing a range of mental health and wellbeing services including therapeutic support, social support groups, wellness activities and many more. See link below.
Redbridge ‘One Panel’ Updated Guidance
Grey Matter Learning – now Flourish
It has been announced that from today (23 September) Grey Matter Learning has been rebranded as Flourish. To find out more, play the short introductory clip.
The learning resources are still free to social care practitioners in Redbridge and can be found via a new digital hub.
Any queries can be raised with Flourish direct via the on-line contact form.
Self-Neglect – 7 Minute Briefing
The RSAB Policy & Practice Subgroup have been considering the topic of self-neglect and hoarding, which is a feature of a number of Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs), including two recent ones undertaken locally. From a presentation and discussion, the 7 Minute Briefing below has been developed by the Local Authority Safeguarding Adult Strategic Lead/Chair of the Subgroup. Please do share:
Ann Craft Trust – Free Safeguarding Seminar – 18 November 2024
A safeguarding seminar on the topic of Consent and Choice is being held following the Ann Craft Trust AGM. The event is on-line, open to multi-agency professionals and volunteers, and free to attend. Find out more via the link below:
The event is just one of those being held as part of Safeguarding Adults Week 2024. Some free resources are available via the link below:
Positive Ageing Week in Redbridge
A community event is being planned for early October to celebrate older people, promote services and consider what would make Redbridge a great place to grow old. Local organisations are asked to consider having a stall at the event, running a session or class, or delivering a presentation. For more information contact Lynda Obiekwe (via Lynda.Obiekwe@nhs.net) providing your organisation details, what you intend to offer, the lead contact, and a link to your organisation’s website. Find out more about positive ageing week (30 September – 6 October 2024) by viewing the website.
Second National Analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews
The full report from the review and analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) which have been completed between April 2019 and March 2023 has now been published. The Report, which is long, is split into three stages but a more accessible Executive Summary is also available.
London Safeguarding Voices
The London Safeguarding Voices Group are looking for more service users to join them to help influence future developments. Please see information on the flyer below.