Learning from practice

 

Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs) – Shared Learning

The Safeguarding Adults Board share SARs in the form of learning briefs, and also share SARs from other areas so that learning can be applied to practise in the local area, there are some examples below.

You can also access the National Network for Chairs of Adult Safeguarding Board website which is where you will find lots of useful information on SARs.

North Lincolnshire SAR

You can also access the 7-minute briefing on self-neglect which has been developed following undertaking a Line of Sight to Practice event.

Other Local Authorities Shared Learning SARs

 

7-Minute Briefings

Seven-minute briefings are based on a technique borrowed from the FBI. It is based on research, which suggests that seven minutes is an ideal time span to concentrate and learn. Learning for seven minutes is manageable in most services, and learning is more memorable as it is simple and not clouded by other issues and pressures.

There are increasing pressure on services, which can make it difficult to release staff to attend training, as well as the need to keep learning and developing to maintain a skilled workforce, and short, team-based learning events might be a helpful way to support learning. What is a 7 Minute Briefing?

The content of the briefings will be a mixture of new information (such as learning from Serious Case Reviews) or a reminder/repeat of basic information with challenge to think about the application to practice in the team. The briefings can be downloaded below.

 

 

 

 

Live Well North Lincolnshire is a one-stop place for residents and visitors to find a wide range of organisations; support groups, community groups, events and activities that can help improve their health and wellbeing.

The directory is a joint initiative between North Lincolnshire Council, the North Lincolnshire Integrated Care Services (NLICS) and other partners from across the public, voluntary and community sector with an interest in improving community wellbeing in North Lincolnshire. You can contact the team or register as a service provider.

 

For more information on activities and programmes available in North Lincolnshire click on the links below.

Keeping Active – North Lincolnshire Council

Health Programmes – North Lincolnshire Council

Libraries in North Lincolnshire – North Lincolnshire Council

Active Communities – North Lincolnshire Council

 

 

Support for Care Leavers

North Lincolnshire are extending the support to care leavers so they can live successful and independent lives. North Lincolnshire Council is increasing the offer of support and advice beyond the age of 25. Read the full story.

 

The National Autistic Society provide expert advice and guidance on a range of issues affecting people with autism and their families. They are committed to transforming lives and changing attitudes, take a look at the National Autistic Society website. 

What is autism?

Autism affects one in 1oo people, you can find out more about this lifelong developmental disability.

 

Please click on the links below for more information, training and easy read briefings.

 

Easy Read – Making social care more accessible for adults with autism

Easy Read – Autism Statutory Guidance

UK.Gov National Strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 – 2026

Support service for autistic people, 13 and over | Autism Support Service | Matthews Hub

Humber TCP – The Humber Transforming Care Partnership 

Humber TCP Training – Autism and Access to Primary Care

Autism (skillsforcare.org.uk)

 Mental Capacity Act 2005 (legislation.gov.uk) explains that someone may have capacity to make decisions about some things and not others. For example, they may be able to make a decision about what they would like to eat and wear but not about where they would like to live. If the person lacks mental capacity to make a specific decision, then it must be made in their ‘best interests’ taking into account the persons wishes, feelings, beliefs and values.

 

 

 

Making Safeguarding Personal,

Developing a safeguarding culture that focuses on the personalised outcomes for people with care and support needs who may have been abused is a key operational and strategic goal. This is about putting the adult at the centre of everything during a safeguarding enquiry, from the beginning of the process / concern to the very end. It engages the adult in conversation about how best to respond to their safeguarding situation in a way that enhances, involvement, choice and control as well as improving quality of life, well-being and safety.

Making Safeguarding Personal is about seeing people as experts in their own lives and working alongside them.

If you are not sure whether you can get an advocate, or for more information, advice and support in your area, please contact us on 0300 456 2370 or email pohwer@pohwer.net.

 

Keeping Safe Online – e-safety

The majority of people enjoy accessing the internet whether for connecting with long distance friends and relatives, for the ease of online shopping or to access information and advice from your home or while out and about.

There are, however, a number of risks that come from using the internet and social media such as;

  • fraud
  • identity theft
  • cyberbullying
  • grooming

We can protect ourselves from these risks in the following ways:

  • Never – give out private details to anyone you don’t know – especially in chatrooms or forums where it can be viewed by anyone
  • Avoid – publishing identifiable information, such as your birthday, address or phone number
  • Never – agree to let websites save sensitive information, such as bank card details
  • Use strong passwords – with numbers and symbols
  • Never – open email attachments from anyone you don’t know
  • Be aware – of fake friend requests and posts or emails inviting you to visit other pages or websites.
  • Keep up-to-date – anti-virus, spyware, adware and ransomware software on your devices
  • Keep – an up-to-date firewall on your device
  • Only let your friends – view social media posts by using appropriate privacy features
  • Avoid meeting – someone you have met online, do not meet them in person – you never know who they really are. If you do decide to meet them, arrange to meet in a very public place and bring a friend along.
  • Never – reveal private information on unsecured Wi-Fi networks
  • Never – share sexually explicit content with people online – even if you think it’s being shared privately.

Get safe online can provide advice and information on how to protect yourself and your family online.

 

Safeguarding adults in care homes – Creating a Safeguarding Culture. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance. Safeguarding adults in care homes means protecting their right to live in safety and acting to prevent abuse and neglect. Working together to achieve this is everyone’s responsibility. This guidance is for registered managers of care homes and professionals to encourage open conversations about safeguarding, and where suspected or alleged abuse and neglect can be readily reported, will be well placed to prevent incidents and respond effectively, as safeguarding in care homes is also part of the Making Safeguarding Personal framework.

 

Choosing the right care home for your loved ones can be daunting.  Here you can find a wealth of information, advice and support to help you make the right decision for your family member.

 

Which? has a range of information, advice and links:

 

North Lincolnshire Safeguarding Adults Board have produced some learning briefings in relation to the following: