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The P Pod: Tackling Exploitation Together with the NWG (National Working Group)

In this episode of the P-Pod, Steve Macabee speaks with Lin Sands from the National Working Group (NWG) about the organization’s mission to combat child exploitation and modern slavery. They discuss the importance of collaboration with various partner organisations, the role of local networks in safeguarding, and the challenges faced by professionals in the field. 

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Injuries to Non-mobile Babies and Children Policy

Including a guide to Child Protection Medical Assessments As part of the SSCP NAI Awareness Week 2025 (#nurturing_all_infants), the partnership want to highlight and raise awareness of the Injuries to Non-mobile Babies and Children Policy. This multi-agency policy highlights the actions required when babies and/or children present with injuries that may be, or are suspected

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What is the FOREST Programme? (Families Opportunities Resources Early years Support Together)

What is the FOREST programme? The FOREST Programme (Families, Opportunities, Resources, Early Years Support Together) is an early intervention pilot developed by Dr. Tom Seise, Paediatric Registrar and UK Population Health Fellow, in collaboration with Public Health Nursing. It is grounded in evidence from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) literature, which links early life adversity to poor long-term health and social outcomes.

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Somerset Schools Health and Wellbeing Survey (SSHAW) 2025/26 – sign up now!

The Somerset Health and Wellbeing Survey is an opportunity for pupils and students to share their views and experiences in relation to their own health and wellbeing both in and out of school or college.  What is the Somerset Schools Health and Wellbeing Survey (SSHAW)? In 2023, Somerset’s Public Health Team conducted the county’s most

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Somerset Interactive ICON tool – Coping with crying

ICON is a national programme that aims to prevent abusive head trauma and non-accidental injuries in children under two years.  ICON is an evidence-based programme consisting of a series of brief ‘touchpoint’ interventions that reinforce the simple message making up the ICON acronym. Find out more about ICON – click here for more information for

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Managing Relationship Conflict

As part of the SSCP NAI Awareness Week 2025 (#nurturing_all_infants), we recognise and highlight that all relationships are a work in progress and family life can be challenging. The DWP have funded the ‘Building Stronger Families Toolkit’ to support parents and carers with their relationship. Welcome to the Building Stronger Families Toolkit Building stronger families

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Detection and Management of Non-Accidental Injury (NAI) in Infants (RCEM Guidance)

As part of the SSCP NAI Awareness Week 2025 (#nurturing_all_infants), Somerset Foundation Trust safeguarding team have highlighted this Detection and Management of Non-Accidental Injury (NAI) in Infants (RCEM Guidance) to share with partners. The guidance is designed by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) to support emergency department (ED) clinicians in the early recognition,

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The P Pod: Children, Violence & Vulnerability – the SSCP Forum Week Special

In this episode we bring you an extended special episode following on from our June 2025 SSCP Forum Week focusing on the subject of Children, Violence and Vulnerabilities. Throughout the week we had amazing guest presenters join us, including the Youth Endowment Fund, the NWG, Beyond Equality and UNICEF to name just a few! Join

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