Launch of the WeCAN Screening Tool and Updated WeCAN Assessment of Neglect Tool

Home / Launch of the WeCAN Screening Tool and Updated WeCAN Assessment of Neglect Tool We are pleased to announce the official launch of the WeCAN Screening Tool and the updated WeCAN Assessment of Neglect Tool, which took place on Tuesday at our Neglect and Child Sexual Abuse event. These important developments mark a significant step forward in […]

The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Learning Hub | New resource published – Adolescent suicide

The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has published a new suite of resources on adolescent suicide, designed to help practitioners strengthen their understanding and response. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among children in England and the second most common cause of death in serious child safeguarding incidents. Learning from reviews highlights that […]

Thresholds of Need and Support in Wolverhampton – updated version 2025

Home / Thresholds of Need and Support in Wolverhampton – updated version 2025 Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together Partnership have today published the updated Thresholds of Need and Support document. The document can be found here: Thresholds of Need and Support in Wolverhampton Please share this information within your organisation. 

Recognising and Responding to the Impact of Cumulative Harm – A Guide for Practitioners

Home / Recognising and Responding to the Impact of Cumulative Harm – A Guide for Practitioners We’re pleased to share a new multi-agency resource to support practitioners in recognising and responding to cumulative harm. This document highlights how repeated experiences – such as neglect, trauma, or adverse circumstances – can build over time and significantly […]

Get involved in Wolverhampton Safeguarding Week 2026

Home / Get involved in Wolverhampton Safeguarding Week 2026 We’re beginning early planning for Wolverhampton Safeguarding Week, taking place from 16–22 November 2026, and would love colleagues and partners to get involved. This is a great opportunity to raise awareness, engage with our communities, and promote key safeguarding messages across the city. Previous activities have included […]

Wolverhampton Hoarding Focus Group

Home / Wolverhampton Hoarding Focus Group We’re pleased to share details of the Wolverhampton Hoarding Focus Group – a multi-agency forum that brings partners together to support people who are exhibiting hoarding behaviours. The group provides a space to share knowledge, discuss complex situations, and strengthen joint working, with a focus on compassionate, person-centred approaches. […]

Guidance for Managing Authorities (Care Homes) following the Supreme Court Judgment on Deprivation of Liberty

Home / Guidance for Managing Authorities (Care Homes) following the Supreme Court Judgment on Deprivation of Liberty On 2 June 2026, the UK Supreme Court issued a landmark judgment which significantly changes how deprivation of liberty is understood and assessed within adult social care. This decision alters the legal framework that has underpinned Deprivation of […]

Advocacy in Wolverhampton – An Overview for Professionals

Home / Advocacy in Wolverhampton – An Overview for Professionals What is Advocacy? “Advocacy promotes social inclusion, equality and social justice. It takes action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain the services they need” Advocacy Charter 2002, Action for Advocacy   Advocacy in Wolverhampton – An […]

Adults Care Quality Referral Form for Professionals

Home / Adults Care Quality Referral Form for Professionals Today marks the launch of a new Care Quality Concern Form for professionals. Developed by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Adult Social Care Commissioning Team this new form provides a clear and consistent way to report non-safeguarding care concerns and is available via the EMARF system. What’s it for? The form is […]

Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together Partnership Annual Report 2024-2025

Home / Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together Partnership Annual Report 2024-2025 Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together Partnership have today published their annual report for 2024-2025. Please click here to read the full report. An easy read version is also available here. this is pdf url