Nigel was referred to us in desperate need. He’s faced many challenges in his life -a life-changing injury that stopped him from working, homelessness, the death of his mum and son, cuckooing of his home and unexpected debt. He needed a helping hand: bit.ly/4boRrYm

The Big Issue shadowed police officers in North London, where there has been success in tackling cuckooing, the practice of taking over someone's home for exploitation. 🏘️ Senior reporter Isabella McRae explains why vulnerable people are most at risk. ⬇️ bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

Perpetrators of cuckooing often befriend their victims by offering free gifts, protection, or drugs. bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/war…

DS Deborah Montgomery - Kirklees Adult Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub at West Yorkshire Police and Karen Booth, Safeguarding Partnerships Officer @ Safer Kirklees, continue to work together to provide cuckooing awareness to tackle this concern Safer Kirklees Kirklees Safeguarding Adults Board (KSAB)

To help autistic people and those with learning disabilities stay safe, we've made a film on cuckooing. Working with Ultimate Films, it features Talkback members and is available as a free training resource: talkback-uk.com/cuckooing-trai… Thanks to Thames Valley OPCC for making this possible.

Well that's a wrap from the Multi Storey Living Project Meeting today, featuring a great presentation from the Highrise Team Manager on "cuckooing" in flats and tenanted homes, and discussion on how everyone can help to report this issue. TPASGill

Yesterday, I had a positive meeting with Tatiana Gren-Jardan and Iain Duncan Smith MP Chingford & Woodford Green to discuss how to combat cuckooing – the practice where criminals take over the homes of vulnerable people. This government is taking strong action to stop violence and exploitation to make our streets safer.

Marvellous! Huge congratulations Heather Ashby LCC - your dedication to preventing and disrupting cuckooing is inspiring

The Preventing & Disrupting Cuckooing Victimisation: Professional Toolkit has been downloaded 8,000+ times in the past 2 months. Incredible. But not enough. We need specific cuckooing legislation to safeguard victims and prosecute perpetrators. The campaign continues ✊🏻

Check out our New Animated Video Home Takeover – Targeted and Trapped - Lewisham Safeguarding Adults Board Lewisham Council youtu.be/Vhms8sfuVAA?si… via YouTube #SafeguardingAdultsWeek #Lewisham #YoungAdults #Cuckooing #Criminalexploitation

As part of anti-social behaviour awareness week, police and council staff will be making visits to repeat victims of cuckooing and vulnerable residents who may be susceptible / become victims of cuckooing in Langley. Know how to spot the signs and always report any concerns.

We’re working with Hertfordshire organisations to raise awareness of cuckooing and help you to spot the signs that criminals are operating in your community. Find out more here👉 hertfordshire.gov.uk/cuckooing. Report suspected cuckooing to 101.

Our Housing ASB team meet regularly with Suffolk Police to identify and respond to concerns regarding vulnerable adults who have been, or are at risk of being, cuckooed. If you suspect 'cuckooing' or drug related activity is taking place in your area, report it online to

12,000+ downloads to date 👊🏻

Tonight my ‘cuckooing collaborators’ and I came together to reflect on the impact that we have achieved over the past two years … oh, and we won an award! Thank you to Jen Griffiths, James Allen, Heather Ashby and Amy Loughery for your dedication and drive to #endcuckooing

Enjoyed presenting & learnt a lot from the CareKnowledge webinar on cuckooing yesterday. Over 1500 present - shows the interest in the subject. Encountered huge national disparity in awareness of the subject & approaches to interventions. Great community - thanks Rob Mair

Home Takeover (Cuckooing) new animation from Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Partnership? Info here telfordsafeguardingpartnership.org.uk/info/1/home/12… Watch it on YouTube here - youtube.com/watch?v=fDy7OW… Partners in Care💚 #SafeguardingAdultsWeek