We recognise that this is a difficult time for parents and guardians and that the Coronavirus is having a significant impact on young people and families across the world. The closure of schools means that opportunities for children to talk to and play with friends will be limited to online interaction. This will almost certainly…
If you are involved in any way to the response to Covid19, below is some information from Our Lancashire & Lancashire County council on “How To Volunteer Safely”. As well as information on how to stay physically and mentally healthy, there is information on funding for groups, looking after volunteers you may be organising and…
We know that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) will have a serious impact on the lives of women, children and men who are experiencing domestic abuse. For information on support services available across Lancashire, please see below posters. Remember, if you are in immediate danger, dial 999. VRU domestic abuse a4 poster final 8 Domestic Abuse Leaflet
To view a document with useful tips and advice for parents around online safety, please click on the link below. This includes information such as ‘what are the dangers online’, ‘how to keep your children safe’, as well as resources you can use with your children, and useful resources for parents. Parent Online safety support…
Please see below a document detailing current scams/consumer alerts from Trading Standards in Lancashire. Consumer Alert – April 2020 – For vulnerable residents_ (003)
To view the latest safeguarding children information update, from April 2020, please click on the link below. This information update contains information on safeguarding children during the Covid-19 pandemic, including information for children’s social care services, guidance on vulnerable children and young people, guidance for educational settings, guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental…
To view the 7 minute briefing on Covid-19 and safeguarding for volunteers, please click on the link below. This covers the background, why it matters, information on who we are safeguarding, the different types of abuse, what to do, and questions to consider. Final COVID for Volunteers 7mb