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EKHUFT All Age Safeguarding Team

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We are a team of nurses, therapist, midwives, specialists and admin staff at @ekhuft here to offer advice, training and support on all Safeguarding issues.

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Today marks the start of #SexualAbuseandSexualViolenceAwarenessWeek2025 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner. 1/2

Today marks the start of #SexualAbuseandSexualViolenceAwarenessWeek2025 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner. 1/2
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2/2 This is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence and to provide an opportunity for any organisation or individual to engage in dialogue.

2/2 This is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence and to provide an opportunity for any organisation or individual to engage in dialogue.
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It's National Hoarding Awareness Week! Do you know what hoarding is and how to help someone who is hoarding? For more information visit kmsab.org.uk/p/professional…

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Did you know that Hoarding Disorder is a recognised mental health condition and is more common than Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Schizophrenia combined? For more information on how to report concerns visit kmsab.org.uk/p/professional…

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It's National Hoarding Awareness Week! Did you know that Hoarding behaviours can sometimes be associated with self-neglect? For more information on how to report concerns relating to hoarding and/or self-neglect visit kmsab.org.uk/p/professional…

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92% of people with Hoarding Disorder/Behaviour also have another mental health condition, which can lead them to self-neglect. For more information on how to report concerns relating to hoarding and/or self-neglect visit kmsab.org.uk/p/professional…

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Did you know having a large collection of belongings can increase the fire risk in your home? Kent Fire and Rescue Service offer free home fire safety visits to provide advice on reducing these risks. For more information, visit kmsab.org.uk/p/professional…

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It's National Carers Week! Do you provide unpaid care to someone over the age of 18? If so, you can request an assessment and access support services in Kent and Medway kmsab.org.uk/p/information-…

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Did you know that a carers assessment is not linked to a carer's allowance? If you provide care and support to someone over the age of 18, you may be able to get more help and to look after your own wellbeing. You can access support in Kent & Medway below kmsab.org.uk/p/information-…

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Caring for someone covers lots of different things, from helping them with washing, dressing and eating, to keeping them company when they feel lonely or anxious. Find out the support available in Kent and Medway for adult and young carers kmsab.org.uk/p/information-…

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Young carers are children and young people who take on caring responsibilities for a family member with a long-term illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse issue. Find out the support available in Kent and Medway kmsab.org.uk/p/information-…

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It's Learning Disability Week! Understanding the challenges that people with a learning disability face will allow them to be safe in communities and free from the risk of discrimination, hate crime and abuse. To find out how you can take part, visit kmsab.org.uk/p/professional…

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Did you know that there are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK? The Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board has information available in easy read on how to keep adults safe. Find out more at kmsab.org.uk/assets/1/abuse…

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People with a learning disability have fewer chances to take part in leisure activities and so may have fewer friends. These friendships can be tricky. Watch this video to find out how you can help: vimeo.com/738568302

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People with a learning disability tend to have more physical and mental health conditions, meaning they can be at higher risk of abuse or neglect. For information on how to spot the signs visit kmsab.org.uk/p/what-is-adul…

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People with learning disabilities have a right to live their lives free from abuse, neglect and discrimination. To find out how to report concerns, visit kmsab.org.uk/p/worried-abou…