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Support for Children and Young People
If you’re a young person who is worried, scared or you just need someone to talk to, Wirral Council can help you. You can talk to one of our friendly team who will help you in whatever way they can and whatever the problem is. You can message using live chat....
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Fraud and scams
If you think you've been scammed or you've found something which looks like fraud or a scam, contact Action Fraud. The National Cyber Security Centre has published advice on how to spot coronavirus scams and keep remote working safe. watch out for phishing (scam emails and text messages): don't click or open anything...
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Support the campaign: ‘Because We All Care’
Healthwatch have launched the ‘Because we all care’ campaign, in partnership with the Care Quality Commission. The campaign aims to encourage people using NHS and social care to give feedback on their experiences, to help improve services for everyone. Find out more and download the resources you need to support...
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Learning Disability and Covid 19: Latest Mencap Guidance
Many people with a learning disability are feeling isolated, as they have been unable to see their friends and families. People with a learning disability already experience high levels of loneliness and social isolation and that this will only have been made worse by the lockdown. Mencap want to show...
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Let’s Talk Loneliness: Loneliness Awareness Week
All of us can experience loneliness at some point in our lives. This week is loneliness awareness week, if you are feeling alone, and would like some support, or if you wish to support someone who may be lonely at this difficult time, please follow the link below: Lets Talk...
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Resources for Carers from SCIE
SCIE have recently published information, guidance, advice and resources to help support over 6 million carers in the UK and the vital contribution they make. Please follow the link below for further information> What do we mean by a carer? Informal carers (also called unpaid carers) are people who look after...
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Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic
Criminals are using the Covid-19 pandemic to scam the public – don’t become a victim. See the latest advise from the Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner here: Covid 19 scam advice
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APPG: Inquiry into Safeguarding Vulnerable Missing Adults
Ann Coffey MP, as Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Runaway and Missing Children and Adults led the 'Inquiry into safeguarding missing adults who have mental health issues'. The inquiry was launched with the aims of: Developing a better understanding of the current response when an adult goes...
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Exploitation of young and vulnerable people
A common feature in county lines drug supply is the exploitation of young and vulnerable people. The dealers will frequently target children and adults - often with mental health or addiction problems - to act as drug runners or move cash so they can stay under the radar of law...
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Wirral University Teaching Hospital Safeguarding Ambassadors Programme
The Safeguarding Team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) recognise that safeguarding is a crucial role for all the staff at the hospital and one that ensures that the most vulnerable patients, both children and adults, are protected from all types of harm, abuse and neglect. Their safeguarding umbrella is...
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