GatesheadSafeguarding

Safeguarding Children Partnership & Safeguarding Adults Board - working together to keep children and adults safe

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

#ChildSafetyWeek

[Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity @CAPTcharity]

Child Safety Week is almost here! It’s a chance for us to share important safety messages to help children lead active, healthy lives safe from serious injury.

Please get involved however you can.

https://t.co/iCr5kzsRGE

#ChildSafetyWeek #ChildSafety

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

International Nurses Day:
12th May 2026

Every day, nurses both save and improve lives! At a moment of extraordinary global pressure, this year’s IND theme focuses on harnessing the power of the nursing workforce.
#OurNursesOurFuture

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

Mental Health Awareness Week:
11th - 17th May 2026

Great mental health care isn’t just clinical, it’s human. Mind see the whole person, not just the patient!

#NoMindLeftBehind

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

National Hoarding Awareness Week:
11th - 15th May 2026
https://t.co/54b91KJiEJ

#HoardingAwarenessWeek2026

[ICON @ICON_COPE]

Today is International Day of the Midwife 💜

Thank you to all midwives for the incredible support you give to families every day.

We are proud to work alongside you to share the ICON message and help keep babies safe.

#IDM2026 #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife #ICONCope

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2026:
Monday 4 to Sunday 10 May 2026

World Maternal Mental Health Day May 6, 2026
#maternalMHmatters

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

Deaf Awareness Week:
4-10 May 2026

The UK Council on Deafness Deaf Awareness Week theme for 2026 is ‘Right to understand – Together, we break barriers’ #DeafAwarenessWeek

[NWG Network @NatWorGroup]

Tomorrow is National Child Exploitation Awareness Day
Let’s stand together to raise awareness, challenge assumptions and protect children, young people and families from harm.
👉 https://t.co/4RVN7NMZyz

#CEADay
#PreventionthroughPartnerships
#SaySomethingSeeSomething

[Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board @cumbriasab]

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 🌟

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is taking place between 16 - 20 March 2026.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week shines a spotlight on the many unique ways people think, learn, and interact with the world. By recognising and valuing these differences, we help ensure everyone feels empowered to thrive, both inside and outside the workplace.

For those interested in getting involved or simply learning more, here is a useful link: https://t.co/xQOvhhtQ5a
Let’s encourage open conversations about neurodiversity!

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

Today is Child Exploitation Awareness Day 2026.

Child exploitation can happen in many forms – criminal, sexual, and online.

It’s important we all know the signs to protect our young people in Gateshead.

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

Why a clear cot is the safest cot for your baby!
View @LullabyTrust's safer sleep week campaign guidance for more information.

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

Visit the Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Week campaign page for more details: @LullabyTrust

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

New Resource: How to dress your baby for sleep..
@LullabyTrust

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

Safer Sleep Week, 09th - 15th March 2026
Follow @LullabyTrust for more updates and information!

[Healthwatch England @HealthwatchE]

Sharing feedback about health or social care services is really easy. We have an online form, a BSL video form and an easy read form - so that there is a way for everyone. If you find easy read forms easiest - tell us about your recent visit. https://t.co/HLbPYEqQz2

[Place2Be @Place2Be]

There's still time to join our training pathway this spring term!

We still have some spaces on our Level 2 Award and Level 3 Certificate courses starting in March located in London and Manchester.

Learn more and apply 🔗 https://t.co/9c5BgjbKeW

[United Nations @UN]

Every child has the right to grow up free from violence and fear.

Children need peace and must always be protected — no matter who they are or where they come from.

Every day, @UNICEF works around the world to defend children’s rights and help them thrive.

[GatesheadSafeguarding @GatesheadSafe]

Care Day 2026 is on Friday 20 February! 🎉

Celebrate and amplifying the voices of care‑experienced children and young people.
Get involved by raising awareness, celebrating achievements, and championing young people’s voices. 💛

#CareDay2026 #CareExperienced #ChampioningVoices

[Anti-Bullying Alliance #AntiBullyingWeek @ABAonline]

Do you know the difference between banter and bullying? 🤔

We’ve developed a toolkit to help clarify this important distinction and support understanding.

👉 Explore it here: https://t.co/qxoOln3CEi

#AntiBullying #BanterOrBullying