New OSAB 7-minute briefing: young carer's assessments
Oldham Safeguarding Adults Board (OSAB) are pleased to share an essential 7-Minute Briefing about Young Carer's Assessments. The briefing explains who young carers are; the impact and positive aspects of the role; and what a young carer's assessment is, including how to request one in Oldham.
7-Minute Briefings are based on research which suggests that seven minutes is an ideal time span in which to concentrate and learn. Learning for 7 minutes is manageable in most services and often more memorable as it is necessarily brief and not clouded by other issues and pressures. These short, safeguarding snapshots can be a helpful way to support team learning.
Reign collective joins CSA practice week: over 60 professionals trained
During Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Multi-Agency Practice Week, Oldham Safeguarding Children Partnership (OSCP) welcomed the Reign collective to deliver their unique, survivor-led training on child sexual abuse. Over 60 professionals from across the partnership attended the session.
This powerful training offered a rare opportunity to hear directly from survivors, ask questions that are often left unanswered, and gain a deeper understanding of how exploitation unfolds in a child’s life.
Want to learn more or explore future training opportunities? Please visit the Reign Collective website
An immersive learning conference: walking on eggshells – ending male violence against women
OSAB and OSAB are excited to be working with Made By Mortals to bring you a Domestic Abuse Conference on 25 November 2025 - White Ribbon Day. Take a look at the flyer
There are only a few places remaining so if you are interested in attending, please complete the online form to apply for one.
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OSAB safeguarding adult reviews policy and procedure and OSAB quality assurance framework
OSAB have recently published a new Quality Assurance Framework and a refreshed Policy and Procedure for conducting Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs).
The Quality Assurance Framework formalises new and longstanding Quality Assurance processes undertaken to provide assurance that OSAB and its constituent partner agencies have effective systems, structures, processes, and practices in place to improve outcomes and experiences in the context of safeguarding adults at risk. The SAR policy and procedure outlines the process for the management of statutory SARs in Oldham under Section 44 of the Care Act 2014.
Safeguarding children with disabilities training – last few places
Join OSCP in person for a full day of training on Safeguarding Children with Disabilities at 9.30-16.30 on Tuesday 4 November 2025, in the Conference Hall, Rock Street, Oldham.
The course aims to enhance professional understanding of the key issues relating to disability, child protection and safeguarding. It will examine the challenges for workers and agencies raised by serious case reviews in this area. It will scrutinise and map evidence-based assessment frameworks to guide practice and examine specific considerations in relation to child neglect (a priority OSCP) and emotional abuse.
To apply for a place please email: OSCPtraining@oldham.gov.uk
International day of older people 2025 – talking about self harm and older people
The 'Don't Brush It Under the Carpet' campaign
in Greater Manchester aimed to encourage conversation and challenge stigma about older people’s mental health difficulties. Partners including the Mature Minds Matter lived experience group, collaborated to create information booklets for older people and carers and loved ones providing information about self-harm. These booklets were launched on 1 October 2025, International Day of Older People, to continue to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations, and to inform and mobilise the wider community to address difficulties faced by older people.
These booklets contain information about what is meant by self-harm, how this might look different for older people, reasons it might be difficult to talk about self-harm and where people can get support. The booklet for professional carers and loved ones also gives information on how to talk to older people about self-harm.
These information booklets are available to download for free on the Shine a Light on Suicide website
Strengthening support for families in Oldham
Introducing the Families First Partnership Programme (FFP). Oldham is proud to be part of the national Families First Partnership Programme, a transformative initiative improving how we support children, young people, and families.
Locally, professionals from early help, safeguarding, police, education, health, and community services are working together to build a more integrated and responsive system of support, so no family is left behind. You will find more details and helpful guidance links in the latest FFP Newsletter. If you’d like to receive future updates, including the FFP newsletter, just drop them an email at familiesfirstpartnership@oldham.gov.uk and they will add you to the mailing list.
Introduction to multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA) training
Public protection is everyone’s business, and the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) set out the statutory framework to which all public sector agencies have a Duty to Cooperate when dealing with individuals convicted of the most serious offences. Regardless of your role, if someone you are working with is associated to a MAPPA registered individual or they are registered themselves, you may be called upon to contribute to the MAPPA process.
Delivered by Law Enforcement specialists from the Probation Service, a
90 minute 'bitesize' training session will take place at 10:00-12:00 on 28 October 2025, via Microsoft Teams, for all safeguarding professionals, managers and practitioners from across the multi-agency spectrum who work with individuals convicted of serious crimes and living in Oldham.
Find out more via the training session flyer. To book your place, send your name, role, and email address to OldhamSafeguardingAdultsBoard@oldham.gov.uk
Infant feeding, healthy weight and oral health
To align with OSCP’s priority on tackling neglect, we’re pleased to share this month’s newsletter from the Integrated Children & Families Service (Oldham Council and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust) containing a wide range of updates, resources, and tools designed to support families and professionals working with children across Oldham.
In the Infant Feeding and Healthy Weight section, you’ll find updates from Home-Start. It also features the newly extended national breastfeeding helpline, now available 24/7, highlights from the Anya app, and updated guidance on breast milk storage. Plus, there is the latest on NHS Healthy Start, including eligibility, vitamin access, and service updates.
The Oral Health section includes news about the return of supervised brushing, resources from the Kind to Teeth campaign, the autism-friendly toothpaste website, and a new study linking poor oral health to school absences. You will also find updates on urgent dental care, dental access, and guidance on whether smoothies are really tooth friendly.
Read the full newsletter and explore all available resources via the OSCP website
Help families scare safely this halloween
Halloween can be an exciting time of year for children, dressing up and going out after dark. But, whilst Halloween is supposed to be spooky there are some horrors that families will want to avoid.
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) has shared simple, practical tips to help families enjoy a safe and memorable Halloween. Read their top safety tips
Please be aware that Halloween costumes can be extremely flammable. They can ignite almost instantly and burn fast. That’s why CAPT's free poster highlights four key safety tips to avoid getting tricked into an unsafe costume. Download the poster and display in your setting to spread the word.