To support residents and help them to feel safe and informed
The Safeguarding Adults Executive Board has put together this webpage to provide you with the support and advice available across the Bi-borough with the support of partner agencies and national organisations.
These FREE E-LEARNING courses produced by the London Fire Brigade are for everyone that provide care and support to others in the community.
Fire safety Specialist Guidance for those who care for a family member, or are a social worker or support worker, find specialist advice here: Fire safety for carers, social workers and support workers | London Fire Brigade
Also view their short film Safeguarding Ambassadors on Fire Safety (risks and general safety tips).
Anyone can learn about the different types of scams and how to spot and support a victim. With increased knowledge and awareness, people can make scams part of everyday conversation with their family, friends and neighbours, which will enable them to protect themselves and loved ones.
The Little Guide to Preventing Fraud and Cyber Crime: A comprehensive guide to help individuals and organisations prevent fraud and Cyber Crime.
https://www.met.police.uk/littlemedia
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC): Offers further guidance on cyber security for individuals and families.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/information-for/individuals-families
Action Fraud: Provides advice and is the place to report any scams and Cyber Crime.
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk
CIFAS: A coordination hub for fighting cyber fraud. Individuals can apply for protective registration to prevent financial accounts being set up in their name.
https://www.cifas.org.uk/pr
Download the digital safeguarding resource pack from Ann Craft Trust.
Social media is a great way to stay in touch with family, friends and keep up to date on the latest news. However, it’s important to know how to manage the security and privacy settings on your accounts. Find out more about how to use social media safely.
Thrive is a London mental health campaign. The website has great information and resources of outcomes from London engagement sessions:
About – Thrive LDN: Thrive LDN
Suicide prevention is one of the strands of Thrive’s work:
Suicide Prevention – Thrive LDN: Thrive LDN
Core activities Archive – Thrive LDN: Thrive LDN
The most significant development of the Thrive programme has been the Good Thinking site, that provides access to digital mental wellbeing resources free to Londoners:
Good Thinking – NHS approved wellbeing service – good-thinking.uk
Help to manage finances and avoid scams for people at risk and those who support them.
How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers – A Guide for Patients and Carers