Bridgewater NHS Safeguarding Team

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS FT Trust Safeguarding Teams for Adults and Children.

[Bridgewater NHS Safeguarding Team @BCHFTSafeguard]

Online training from @SaveraUK
FGM and Healthcare - Improving Interventions
https://t.co/9t0g9kZToO

[Bridgewater NHS Safeguarding Team @BCHFTSafeguard]

David Challen on coercive control after Stuart Hogg avoided a custodial sentence following his 5-year campaign of coercive and controlling behaviour

https://t.co/JoeE0M1Ero

[Bridgewater NHS Safeguarding Team @BCHFTSafeguard]

If you're struggling, reach out to local support services or look for a safer way to borrow, such as a credit union or CDFI. Let’s keep this festive season safe and loan shark-free!
For help contact @SLS today on0300 555 2222 #StopLoanSharks

[Halton Council @HaltonBC]

Myth vs Reality

Myth: Abusers are always angry or violent & can’t control their behaviour.

Reality: Abusers are rarely angry or violent all the time. Do they shout at their boss/slam doors at work? If they can switch it on & off, they can control it.

#WRD24 #ItStartsWithMen

[Wigan Safeguarding Adults Board @WiganSAB]

New stalking protection measures introduced by the Home Office. Find out more below 👇
https://t.co/vohegR2UuA

[Victims’ Commissioner for London @LDNVictimsComm]

After yesterday’s coverage of Govt’s stalking announcements, I wanted to share with media and journalists how important it is to report safely and responsibly about stalking to prevent escalation of risk or trauma to the victim.

[MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) @mycwacharity]

📅 Day 9 of the 16 Days of Action Campaign: Reproductive Abuse...

Reproductive abuse, also known as reproductive coercion, is a form of abuse where someone else controls your reproductive choices. Like all abuse, it’s used to gain power and control over you...
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[Safeguarding Oldham @SafeguardOldham]

Winter Scam Alert 🚨

There are messages circulating which ask for personal details in return for Cost of Living payments.

If you have had a text asking you to apply, or contact someone about a payment, this could be a scam.

More information: https://t.co/nTQQYgfwuQ

[MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) @mycwacharity]

📅 Day 7 of the 16 Days of Action Campaign: Child Adolescence-to-Parent Violence and Abuse (#CAPVA)

Adolescent-to-parent abuse happens when a child or teenager physically, emotionally, or financially abuses their parent or caregiver.
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[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

Today the government has launched a pilot of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs).

DAPOs can provide greater protections for victims than previous orders, including imposing requirements on perpetrators, such as attendance at behaviour change programmes.

My response ⬇️

[Warrington Safeguarding Partnerships @Warrington_SP]

The Domestic Abuse Hub visited Culcheth Primary School yesterday to deliver a lesson to 60+ pupils on healthy relationships, domestic abuse and how we should all promise to never Use, Excuse or Ignore violence against women @White_Ribbon_UK #16DaysActivism #whiteribbon

[Karma Nirvana @KNFMHBV]

As part of our #16DaysofAction, we’re proud to release this powerful video exploring the journey of those affected by Honour Based Abuse (HBA). Created for our training, this video illustrates how deeply rooted beliefs entangle individuals and how - with the right support - they can break free and rebuild their lives.

⚖️ Honour-Based Abuse thrives on fear, control, and societal pressures, but it is not insurmountable. With the right tools and understanding, we can all play a part in supporting survivors and challenging this form of domestic abuse.

🎬 Watch the full animation on our website: https://t.co/d7W79rNnzZ

💬 Want to learn more? Sign up for our training to deepen your understanding of Honour-Based Abuse and discover how you can make a difference:
https://t.co/rA631H095W

#HonourBasedAbuse #DomesticAbuse #16DaysOfAction2024 #Training

[Hourglass (Safer Ageing) @wearehourglass_]

Did you know?

The abuse of older people costs the UK economy a staggering £16.6 Billion every single year.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/IqJ72iEeX3

[MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) @mycwacharity]

📅 Day 2 of 16 Days of Action – Let’s talk about emotional abuse.

Emotional abuse is a pattern of behaviour in which the perpetrator insults, humiliates, and generally instils fear in an individual in order to control them...
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[Bridgewater NHS Safeguarding Team @BCHFTSafeguard]

Appalling, abusive behaviour to very vulnerable children. It is very difficult to understand how police were unable to bring charges.
https://t.co/nrpM042IsA

[Bridgewater NHS Safeguarding Team @BCHFTSafeguard]

Christmas can be a stressful time financially, loan sharks prey on those in need, leading to mounting debt and relentless pressure.
If you think you or someone you know is involved with a loan shark contact @SLS today on0300 555 2222 #StopLoanSharks

[Bridgewater NHS Safeguarding Team @BCHFTSafeguard]

Christmas can be a stressful time financially, but loan sharks are not the answer. Loan sharks prey on those in need, leading to mounting debt and relentless pressure.
If you or someone you know is involved with a loan shark contact @SLS today on0300 555 2222 #StopLoanSharks

[Karen Littleford @KarenLittleford]

On day four of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek @Partners_inCare share this short video on Exploitation and Adult Safeguarding find it on YouTube here https://t.co/GLR8L6sJUP #Safeguarding #exploitation @AnnCraftTrust

[Bridgewater NHS Safeguarding Team @BCHFTSafeguard]

Apologies for the late update and huge thanks to the speakers and attendees. A truly powerful and thought provoking day
@brainkinduk @mycwacharity @KristineB_W @WeAreBCHFT

[Bridgewater NHS Safeguarding Team @BCHFTSafeguard]

The afternoon session with DI Mtitimila discussing the police response to DV, MARAC and Emma Nixon testing us with a quiz. We heard about the huge risks associated with non-fatal strangulation before @brainkinduk spoke about their research on DV and brain injury