A brief summary of actions not covered in previous drop-ins can be read below:
Brief notes of discussions:
- Details of who should take the should complete the raising awareness of domestic abuse training is available on the Diocese of London website here.The PSO National Group have created a series of safeguarding articles on contemporary issues including DA articles covering children, women and men.
- There was discussion on how to support people with dementia:
- Raising awareness and speaking generally in the parish about people who may develop difficulties as they get older.
- Make referrals to social services as a priority if you feel someone is vulnerable.
- Get in touch with family if known.
- Age Concern have free dementia training and resources.
- Some local authorities offer training on familiarisation of age-related issues.
- If people are offering to give lifts, they must go through proper checks and ideally have an additional person accompanying, perhaps on a rota basis as people giving lifts can be open to possibly unintentional allegations due to the mental health concerns.
- Dementia Cafés.
- Alzheimer’s Support Line: 0333 150 3456.
General Updates:
- Safeguarding Sunday on 16th November this year. This year the theme is Action Speaks Louder. There are some excellent resources on the Safeguarding Sunday web pages and I would encourage you to register and download them.
- Our sessions until the end of 2025 are as follows:
– Saturday 4th October 2025, 1000-1040
– Tuesday 4th Nov 2025, 1900-1940
– Friday 5th December 2025, 0930-1010
Please note the time change for the November meeting to the evening at 7pm in response to several requests.
National Safeguarding Team updates:
For more information about what you can do to prevent domestic abuse in your community and beyond, the following organisations can provide ideas and support.
- RISE UP Against Domestic Abuse | Mothers’ Union
- Ambassadors and Champions — White Ribbon UK
- Membership | Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse
- Restored Beacons – Restored
There is an updated PSO Information Welcome Pack available along with other PSO resources at the bottom of this useful links page.