Safeguarding Forum June 2022

On 8 June 2022 we held our 2nd Safeguarding Forum - Raising Awareness of Hidden Harm and Support for Carers.  This online event helped attendees learn about hidden harm for families living with dementia, child to parent abuse and those struggling with substance misuse and hoarding issues.  There was also be information about carers and where help is available.  Presentations from the Forum can be accessed below:

• Hidden harm in families living with dementia, Mari Longworth and Vicki Brown, Bracknell Older People's Mental Health Services (CMHT OA)
• Child to Parent Abuse, Michelle John, PEGS
• Hidden Harm: Substance Misuse, Sundeep Saundh, Drugs and Alcohol Service
• Hoarding Disorder, Darci Hellend, Safeguarding Support Officer, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Charlotte Rolfe, Silva Homes
• Introduction to Healthwatch, Nick Durman, Healthwatch
• Support for carers in Bracknell Forest, Chris Taylor, Signal for carers 
• Young Carers in Bracknell Forest, Darren Berry, Senior Youth Worker, Bracknell Forest Council
• Who's in Charge? Programme, Kirsty Richardson and Elly Wrighton, Children’s Social Care, Bracknell Forest Council