There are a range of podcasts on safeguarding matters from Community Care Inform available on Soundcloud.
Real safeguarding stories
A series of short interactive videos over a range of topics to assist with awareness raising and training.
Waythrough (formerly Humankind)
Waythrough can provide accredited training, workshops and consultancy for professionals and young people regarding a range of LGBT+ related topics.
They are currently delivering CPD accredited training and consultancy workshops for professionals on the following topics:
- LGBT+ Awareness
- Gender Identity Awareness
- Creating an LGBT+ Inclusive Environment
- Creating LGBT+ Inclusive Policies
The also offer the following workshops for young people:
- Being an LGBT+ Ally
- Inclusive Sexual Health
Visit their site to find out more Humankind: LGBT+ Training.
County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service offer free of charge substance misuse related training sessions to those who live and work within the county:
- Alcohol Awareness and Brief Intervention
- Basic Drug Awareness
- Basic Harm Reduction
- Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse
- Substance Misuse in a Homeless Setting
- Blood Borne Virus and Substance Misuse
- Understanding Opioids
- Cannabis Awareness and Brief Intervention
- Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness
- Young People Alcohol Awareness and Brief Intervention
- Substance Use Brief Intervention
- Prescription Medications
- Young People Drug Awareness: Emerging Trends
- Ketamine Awareness
- Understanding Neurodivergence and Substance Use
- Understanding Stimulant
County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service booking form.
Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is everybody’s business. Durham County Council deliver and host a wealth of training courses to support you to Recognise, Respond and Refer when you encounter domestic abuse.
Please note, the list below shows the courses we MAY offer, please check the booking form for our current offer.
- Domestic Abuse Competency Skills: Recognise, Respond, Refer
- Domestic Abuse Competency Skills: Trusted Professional
- Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse: Safeguarding Support and Good Practice
- Safeguarding BME Survivors of Sexual Violence: Overcoming Barriers, Reducing Risk
- Understanding Risk in Honour Based Abuse Cases
- Domestic Abuse, Digital Stalking and Technology Facilitated Coercive Control
- Homicide Timeline with Jane Monckton Smith – DATES COMING SOON
- Victim Escalation Timeline with Jane Monckton Smith – DATES COMING SOON
- CAPVA Briefing
- Distinguishing Domestic Abuse and Parental Conflict
- Domestic Abuse Navigator Service Briefing – DATES COMING SOON
- Spiritual and Ritual Abuse – DATES COMING SOON
DCC staff: book via Durham Learning and Development
Multi agency: Domestic abuse booking form
Further information on domestic abuse.
LGBT+ Experiences of Domestic Abuse (Pride)
This virtual briefing is delivered by Mel Metcalfe from Durham PRIDE via Microsoft Teams. The aim of this session is focus on LGBT+ experiences of domestic abuse.
The session will cover:
- the appropriate terminology for a range of sexual orientations and gender identities
- issues often faced by LGBT+ people
- the myths in relation to the LGBT+ community and domestic abuse
- the additional barriers the LGBT+ community face in accessing support for domestic abuse
- an overview of the work that PRIDE do to support
Understanding LGBT+ booking form
Eyes Wide Open fire safety awareness
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is working with local partners to help keep people safe at home and to make sure that families and individuals who may need extra support receive it quickly and effectively. When visiting homes or supporting individuals, fire hazards can sometimes be overlooked but identifying them can make a huge difference and in some cases save lives.
It helps you:
- recognise the warning signs of fire risks in the homes of your clients
- understand how the Fire and Rescue Service can assist in making homes safer and reducing fire-related risks
- act confidently knowing the steps you can take to help prevent fire-related incidents
A 45 minute fire safety awareness session is available via MS Teams. You can book a multi-agency session online, by phone or e-mail:
- Eventbrite: Eyes Wide Open fire safety awareness course
- e-mail: csenquiries@ddfire.gov.uk
- phone: 0345 223 4221
There is also watch a 15 minute animation at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service: Partner/Professional Referrals and Training.
Please note: Durham Safeguarding Adults Partnership is managing bookings for this training on behalf of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS). Delegates’ data will be shared with CDDFRS for the purposes of the administration and delivery of the training including mailing any follow-up information and evaluation.
Targeted Suicide Prevention Training
Delivered by If U Care Share Foundation (free online and face to face training)
This collection brings together a series of free training opportunities designed to empower individuals, organisations, and communities to prevent suicide and support mental wellbeing. Our tiered approach ensures there’s a course for everyone.
- Tier 1 Suicide Awareness Training – online session that explores suicide risk and learn how to respond effectively in crisis
- Tier 2 Suicide Awareness Training – Face to face, an advanced session designed to build on your existing knowledge and provide support effectively.
Targeted Suicide Prevention Training booking
eLearning Suicide Awareness Training
Delivered by Zero Suicide Alliance (free eLearning training)
- Suicide Awareness
- Supporting a stranger suicide awareness
- Healthcare staff and suicide awareness
- Autism and suicide awareness
- Suicide awareness for taxi and private hire drivers
- Suicide awareness for probation staff
- University student suicide awareness
- Prison and suicide awareness
- Veteran suicide awareness