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Learning Faculty 12 September 2018 Welcome and introductions Brief training updates from Adults & Childrens Safeguarding Boards “Mental Health & Wellbeing” Group discussion Date of next meeting Thursday17 Jan 2019
SSAB Training http://www.ssab.org.uk/training.php
SSABB Training http://www.ssab.org.uk/training.php
LSCB Training http://www.solihulllscb.co.uk/training.php
LSCB Training http://www.solihulllscb.co.uk/training.php
National • Mental health was a factor in 25 of the 33 intimate partner homicides • 7 of the homicides related to familial and mental health was a primary factor in all 7 Local • 4 homicides (2 IPV and 2 Family) • Mental health a factor in both family incidents Findings from DHR’s
Depression • Psychosis • Self harm • Suicidal thoughts/attempts • Low mood/anxiety Mental Health issues
Clearly display information in waiting areas about support available • Established referral pathways between MH and DA • Frontline staff can identify DA and feel confidant raising the issue • Mental health interventions are provided by professionals trained in addressed domestic abuse • On-going assessment of risk of harm to themselves but also to others • Collaborative safety planning Good Practice
RIMH: Promoting Recovery In Mental Health. The evaluation report of an AVA project which provided intensive support to mental health trusts in implementing change management to improve the care offered to people affected by abuse (2016) A5 booklet, 9 pages. FREE plus 60p P&P per copy A toolkit addressing domestic and sexual violence, substance use and mental ill-health. (2013) A5 Book, 313 pages. £20 plus £2.50 P&P per copy available from www.avaproject.org.uk