Learning Disabilities in the justice system
A group of eight Learning Disability Nurses, with the generous support of The Burdett Trust for Nursing, have launched 'Think COULD', an original animated feature aimed at raising awareness of the need for improved support for individuals with learning disabilities within the justice system
Think COULD
Trading Standards - Financial Abuse
As part of London Trading Standards Week there is a one hour virtual training session on loan sharks:
Could you spot an Illegal Lender?
The session will include key things to look out for as a sign that a friend, client or colleague may be involved with an illegal lender. It will show the impact that illegal lenders have on people and communities, and how we can work together to stop people falling into the clutches of criminals.
Click on this link for general awareness short animation
'Stop Loan Sharks' lesson plan for videos and fun activities that help teach children good money habits for life - download for free here https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/for-education/
The England Illegal Moneylending team investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders and supports those who have borrowed money from a loan shark.
To get help or reports concerns: use the online form Report a loan shark
Call 0300 555 2222 any time, day or night
Email reportloanshark@stoploanshark.gov.uk monitored 8am-6pm Monday to Friday
Text the lenders' details to 07860 022 116
Live chat 9-5 Monday to Friday via Stop Loan Sharks
Persons in Positions of Trust Policy (PiPoT)
Need to call your bank? Dial 159 for safety (moneysavingexpert.com)
Little Book of Big Scams - 5th Edition
Utilities United Against Scams
Action Fraud
Action Fraud to protect your pension
Watch out for scams related to NHS Test and Trace
Keeping you safe
Coronavirus (Covid-19) advice, resources and insight for social care
Protect social care
LondonADASS Improvement Programme
Related Matters - Safeguarding Adults Reviews
Local Government Association National Reviews of SARs
Briefing for individuals and their families - Analysis of Safeguarding Adults Reviews
Briefing for practitioners - Analysis of Safeguarding Adults Reviews
SARs published by other boards
Lewisham SAB
Tyrone Goodyear - published 12 June 2020
Tyrone was a 24-year old man who committed suicide in February 2019. The review examines the circumstances and issues leading up to Tyrone's death, including homelessness (amid the 'housing crisis'), mental ill-health and suicide prevention, all linked to Autism Spectrum Condition and learning difficulties.
Find the 7 Minute Briefing
Find the full report
Coronavirus & other information and links:
Chartered Trading Standards Institute scam
Covid online vaccination scam
Covid-19 SMS and Text Message Scams
Coronavirus Fraud Alert
Friends Against Scams
Age UK Camden Flyer
A guide for victims and survivors of domestic abuse
Covid-19 Ethical Framework Principles
Information from the Deaf Sign Health Charity
Home Office New Statutory guidance for Modern Slavery
Safeguarding adults in practice
Home Office leaflet on Safeguarding Coronavirus scams alert