As part of the HMPPS Virtual Mental Health relay, BRO staff limbered up to a dynamic yoga session. Thanks to Mags Copitch for getting staff bendy!

Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week starts today. If you have any concerns that an adult is being abused or is at risk of abuse, call Rochdale Adult Care on 0300 303 8886, Bury Adult Care on 0161 253 5151, or Oldham Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0161 770 7777.

#Safeguardingadultsweek Rochdale Council are raising awareness of self-neglect & hoarding can be one of the signs. This means not throwing anything away & it’s a huge health & safety risk. If you’re worried, there’s lots of help in Rochdale: rbsab.org/the-public/sel…

#Safeguardingadultsweek See the Ann Craft Trust website for lots of links to support and resources. anncrafttrust.org/safeguarding-a…

#Adultsafeguardingweek Coercive control is a pattern of acts used to harm, punish or frighten a victim making them feel dependant, isolated and controlled. Domestic abuse is a crime and can be reported. For further info and support for Rochdale visit: rbsab.org/the-public/dom…

#Adultsafeguardingweek Coercive control is a pattern of acts used to harm, punish or frighten a victim making them feel dependant, isolated and controlled. Domestic abuse is a crime and can be reported. For further info and support for Bury visit: bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?art…

Coercive control is a pattern of acts used to harm, punish or frighten a victim making them feel dependant, isolated and controlled. Please remember domestic abuse is a crime and can be reported. For further info and support for Oldham visit: oldham.gov.uk/info/200321/cr…

#Safeguardingadultsweek All safeguarding matters are governed by certain legislation including The Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act. For further info and resources for Rochdale, visit: rbsab.org

#Safeguardingadultsweek Have a look at key government initiatives and legislation anncrafttrust.org/resources/safe… nhs.uk/conditions/soc…

#Safeguardingadultsweek Download the NHS England Safeguarding App on your phone here -  england.nhs.uk/safeguarding/n…

#Safeguardingadultsweek See the A4 fact-sheet from the Ann Craft Trust. anncrafttrust.org/wp-content/upl…

#Safeguardingadultsweek Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Are you concerned that a vulnerable adult has, or is suffering harm, neglect or abuse? To find out more about how to report a concern in Rochdale visit: rbsab.org/the-public/how…

#Safeguardingadultsweek Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Are you concerned that a vulnerable adult has, or is suffering harm, neglect or abuse? To find out more about how to report a concern in Bury visit: bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?art…

#Safeguardingadultsweek Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Are you concerned that a vulnerable adult has, or is suffering harm, neglect or abuse? To find out more about how to report a concern in Oldham visit: oldham.gov.uk/info/200801/re…

#Safeguardingadultsweek Throughout safeguarding adults week, Rochdale are promoting a range of key safeguarding information and offering online training. Check out their packed programme here: rbsab.org/the-public/roc…

#Safeguardingadultsweek It is never acceptable for a person working in a position of trust to harm a vulnerable adult. When any allegation of abuse occurs, Rochdale's safeguarding adults allegation management procedure needs to be followed. Visit: rbsab.org/professionals/…

#Safeguardingadultsweek It is never acceptable for a person working in a position of trust to harm a vulnerable adult. If you have concerns about adults in the Oldham area visit oldham.gov.uk/info/200801/re…

#Safeguardingadultsweek It is never acceptable for a person working in a position of trust to harm a vulnerable adult. If you have concerns about adults in the Bury area visit bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?art…

#Safeguardingadultsweek Rochdale’s Allegation Management Lead is responsible for overseeing allegations about individuals who work with vulnerable adults. For further info about the role and contact details visit: rbsab.org/professionals/…

#PrivateFostering Week. Findings from the death of Victoria Climbie highlighted the issue of private fostering. In many cultures, children call their elders ‘uncle’, ‘aunt’ or other relational names. Don't assume individuals are family; check with parents or guardians.