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National Adult Safeguarding Awareness Week is taking place from 16th to the 22nd November this year. We will be using this opportunity to share resources with you relating to a… Read more “National Safeguarding Week – 16th to the 22nd November 2020”

For many; the outside world can be a frightening place. Whether its finding ourselves in a situation whereby we can’t seem to escape or are overstimulated by the sounds and… Read more “Safe Places Isle of Wight offer sanctuary for those feeling vulnerable in the community”

Anti–Slavery Day, on Sunday 18 October, is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery, and encourage government, local authorities, companies, charities and individuals to do what… Read more “Anti-Slavery Day – Sunday 18 October 2020”

In this edition, we have a focus on Self-neglect, with the launch of 2 new 4LSAB guides for professionals. We also have some MARM tips from our MARM Coordinator, and… Read more “IOW Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter – Autumn 2020”

The closing date for completion of the MARM Questionnaire is the 30th September 2020.  We’d like to hear your honest feedback about how the MARM process currently works for you,… Read more “Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM) Questionnaire”

MARM PODCAST Welcome to the IOWSAB MARM Podcast. This podcast will give you a brief overview of what MARM is, how it relates to Safeguarding, when it should be used,… Read more “Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM) Podcast”

It’s a challenging time for older and vulnerable people living with domestic abuse. The concerning rise in abuse because of lockdown has been widely reported in the media, but much… Read more “Elder Abuse – Raising Awareness”

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020 is held on the 15 June 2020, and is an annual international UN observance day on the same date each year. The day came… Read more “World Elder Abuse Day – 15 June 2020”

Read more “Friends Against Scams – Coronavirus Scams”

Isle of Wight Positive Minds NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group recognises that people may welcome some additional support where they may be worried or anxious about their mental… Read more “POSITIVE MINDS LAUNCH”