COVID-19
Whilst we work through unprecedented change due to the coronavirus pandemic, please be assured that safeguarding children in Hampshire continues to remain a priority. Although our working practises may have changed, the Partnership continues to operate as normal.
A list of resources and guidance for professionals and parents/carers during the current Covid-19 situation can be found below. This will be updated regularly.
Safeguarding Children during Lockdown
Concerned for a child? leaflet
Support for Parents leaflet – black and white version
Support for Parents leaflet – colour version
Support for Young People leaflet – black and white version
Support for Young People leaflet – colour version
Bereavement and Loss
Bereavement and Loss: Support for Children and Young People leaflet
Community Safeguarding
Home Office: English safeguarding leaflet – WEB
Home Office: English safeguarding leaflet – PRINT
The Children’s Society child abuse poster
Child illnesses/injuries
Child Protection Conferences
COVID-19: CPC Information and key principles for Partners
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Government Guidance: COVID-19: How DBS is supporting the fight against coronavirus
Safeguarding and DBS Factsheet: FAQs
Domestic Abuse
Briefing for local partners on Ask for ANI domestic abuse codeword scheme
Stop Domestic Abuse Adolescent to Parent Abuse Group Work
Stop Domestic Abuse HDAS COVID-19 Extension of Advice Line Hours
Domestic Abuse COVID briefing for schools
Hampshire Domestic Abuse Service: Domestic Abuse Support
Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership: Covid-19 – Information and updates to service provision
Hampshire Police – Domestic Abuse response – COVID-19
Helplines:
Hampshire Domestic Abuse Service Advice Line
Tel: 03300 165 112 weekdays 9.30am-5.30pm (5pm Fridays)
Men’s Advice Line
The Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them.
Tel: 0808 801 0327
Mankind Initiative
Confidential helpline for male victims. www.mankind.org.uk
Tel: 01823 334244
YOU Trust refuge, Dorset
Offers a service to support people from LGBTQ+ and BAME communities, male victims and women with older boys who would not be able to access most refuge spaces.
Tel: 0800 032 5204
Email: youfirst@theyoutrust.org.uk
Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Inclusion Recovery Hampshire: IRH Restoration Bulletin
HSCP Practitioner Guide: Substance Misuse Services in Hampshire
Education and Safeguarding Children
Government guidance and support: Education and childcare
Hampshire & IOW Psychology: Telephone support line for education staff and parents
Domestic abuse COVID briefing for schools
NSPCC: Coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing: safeguarding guidance and information for schools
Safe4Me: Covid-19: Supporting Education and Safeguarding Children
Health Visiting
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Children & Young People – CYP Crisis Line
Southern Health: Family Wellbeing Pack during COVID
COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
COVID-19: guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing
CAMHS: Coronavirus; help, support and advice
Online Safety
Digital Safety During Covid 19
Government Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Staying Safe Online
Parenting
Primary Care
COVID-19: Guidance and Resources for the Postnatal 8-Week Check
Home Visiting During COVID-19 Assessment Tool
Private Fostering
HSCP guidance on private fostering
Safer Sleep Advice for Babies
The Lullaby Trust: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and caring for your baby
Safeguarding Adults
Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Hub
Hampshire County Council: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – helping Hampshire residents most in need
Young Carers
Guidance for young carers and young adult carers: providing care during coronavirus
HSCP Virtual Meeting Guidelines