Coronavirus: “If you See Something, Say Something”– new podcasts launched to...
Two new training podcasts have been launched to help people identify and act on any safeguarding concerns they may have about an adult or a child during the coronavirus pandemic. The podcasts, created...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Shropshire unites to support young people affected by the pandemic
Young people in Shropshire who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic are being encouraged to access support and advice at a series of virtual-drop in sessions. The council and its partner...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Shropshire student opens up about life during lockdown
A student from Shropshire has opened about how the disruption caused by coronavirus has affected her mental health. Thousands of young people across the county have had their final yearâs in school...
View ArticlePraise for adult social care in Shropshire
Adult social care in Shropshire has been praised after a West-Midlands-wide peer review by other councils. The countyâs services were scrutinised as part of a review commissioned by the West Midlands...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Free counselling available for bereaved families in Shropshire
Families and individuals who have lost loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic are being offered free bereavement counselling. Run by Shropshire Council with support from Samaritans, Severn Hospice,...
View ArticleNews from our partners West Mercia Police: Romance Fraud
News from our partners West Mercia Police Romance Fraud is on the rise and involves victims being convinced they are in a relationship with the fraudster, who then convinces them to give them money,...
View ArticleSafeguarding Partnership encourages residents to remain vigilant in light of...
Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership logo Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership are encouraging people to remain vigilant in light of the recent UK terrorism...
View ArticleWhite Ribbon Day: Shropshire partnership urges people to stand up against...
To mark national White Ribbon Day today (Wednesday 25 November 2020), Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership are urging people to stand up against violence to women. White Ribbon Day 2020 The...
View ArticleSafeguarding community partnership encourages local pharmacists to support...
Shropshireâs Safeguarding Community Partnership is encouraging pharmacists across the county to take part in the Government’s “Ask for Ani” scheme. Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) is a...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Shropshire Council launches fast track access to vaccinations...
Shropshire Council has launched a programme to vaccinate rough sleepers and the homeless in the county as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The council was one of several...
View ArticleResidents urged to play their part to help keep our children free from neglect
Shropshire residents are being urged to play their part in helping keep children safe and free from neglect. The call to action from Shropshire’s Safeguarding Community Partnership follows the impact...
View ArticleSafeguarding partnership urges communities to look out for signs of child...
Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership are asking communities to help keep children safe and look out for the signs of neglect. The call to action is part of the partnership’s ‘Neglect’...
View ArticleResources available to support positive parenting
Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership are raising awareness of the advice and resources available to support positive parenting. The call to action is part of the partnership’s Neglect campaign...
View ArticleResidents invited to share their views on exciting plans for two new schools...
Residents are invited to attend a public consultation tomorrow (Tuesday 8 March 2022) at Shropshire Conference Centre, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, to share their views on the proposals for a new...
View ArticleHomes for Ukraine Shropshire – update Monday 11 April 2022
Shropshire Council continues to work through the data of those Shropshire-based hosts who have matched with families and individuals coming from war-torn Ukraine. Homes for Ukraine Shropshire has one...
View ArticleSupport service returns to help keep people well this winter
Shropshire Council has commissioned a Winter Support Service to assist residents across the county who are vulnerable, or at risk of becoming vulnerable during the coming months. The Winter Support...
View ArticleShropshire partners update on work to tackle criminal child exploitation
A strong partnership has been working with around 200 Shropshire children this year at risk of criminal exploitation or who are being exploited. This aims to help stop them becoming victims of this...
View ArticleChildren’s residential homes rated “Outstanding” in latest Ofsted reports
Two Shropshire Council-run children’s homes in Shropshire have again been rated “Outstanding” by the Government’s Ofsted inspectors, following inspections earlier in the year. Chelmaren (inspected...
View ArticleChildren, young people and families urged to be aware of ketamine risks
Families and teachers are being encouraged to start supportive conversations with young people following a rapid increase in those admitted to hospital after using class B drug, ketamine. A batch of...
View ArticleNews from our partners: Shropshire charity manager awarded MBE for vital work...
Sonya Jones, Service Manager and Safeguarding Lead at drug, alcohol and mental health charity, With You Shropshire, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire Medal) for...
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