Cambridgeshire Peterborough Children’s Health: A Platform for Families
Introducing www.cambspborochildrenshealth.nhs.uk the new online NHS resource for parents and carers. Designed with local families, 0-19 Healthy Child Programme and other NHS children’s services to be a go-to resource for children and young people’s health advice. Using a collaborative approach based on need and evidence the platform focuses on:
Easy access to health information – with a family focused design, information is quick to access and easy to use on a phone, tablet or laptop. Accessibility has been prioritised to ensure information can be translated, downloaded and adapted to suit a family’s reading needs. Being a local resource connected with local services – seamless linking to local resources such as ‘Keep Your Head’, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough SEND Hubs and partner NHS services. There are also dedicated service pages where professionals can find the most up to date contact details, referral forms and guidance.
Evidence based topics for our families’ diverse needs – offering a mixture of general and specialist NHS advice for families with children and young people. Covering many topics including:
With a mixture of original content and linking to local information, Cambridgeshire Peterborough Children’s Health is a resource supporting and connecting local services.
Built on the foundation of the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough joint services, this new online resource combines all the online offers previously provided on the Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust website.
How professionals and local partners can help
Supporting the campaign
As our promotional campaign launches over the next few weeks, we would appreciate any support from colleagues and partners. There will be a social media campaign on Facebook, X (formally known as Twitter) and Instagram @CambsPboroCYP. Any shares, likes and comments would be very helpful. There are also template materials to help spread the word:
This is just the launch, there is still lots of exciting work to come to continue developing the platform. There are also lots of opportunities to collaborate and ensure seamless linking between local resources. We are looking forward to working with our fantastic local colleagues. Please use the collaboration form to get in touch.
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust: providing services across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Norfolk, Peterborough and Suffolk Delivering excellence in Children and Young People’s Services: a partnership between Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
Did you know? Last year we received more than 180 applications for information through an important law introduced to protect children.
Sarah’s Law, also known as the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, was introduced following the murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne in 2000.
It allows anyone who looks out for the welfare of a child to apply for information held by police which may indicate whether an individual poses a risk to children. This includes whether they have been convicted of any sexual offences.
In 2023, Cambridgeshire Constabulary received 184 Sarah’s Law applications.
Sarah’s Law is an important piece of legislation which gives people the opportunity to ask for information if they are concerned about someone’s behaviour or a new individual has access to their children.
There are many reasons someone might choose to make an application. A common example is if someone is entering into a new relationship and the person in question is therefore likely to have unsupervised time with their children.
We’d urge parents and carers to be aware of this scheme and consider making an application should a circumstance arise where they feel it is needed.
For those who haven’t attended before, Cambridgeshire Constabulary hold quarterly meetings, held online from 7pm-8pm. They allow members of the public to virtually meet their neighbourhood officers and hear about recent activity. Attendees will also get the opportunity to raise any concerns they have and help shape future priorities.
Please find below the dates for the forthcoming community engagement meetings:
On the neighbourhood page you will also see a survey which can be filled out by those unable to attend the meeting so all views can be take into account.
We hope to see you at one of our forthcoming meetings.
Please see below letter from Cambridgeshire County Council regarding its intention to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 regarding the above. Information on closing dates etc are also included.
The force has launched a campaign warning the public about the dangers of an emerging scam.
It works through QR – quick response – codes and can see victims unwittingly download malware or provide fraudsters with sensitive information.
In some cases victims have lost thousands. One victim lost £13,000 after scanning a code on a station parking machine, which took her to a phony website.
Posters have been put up at bus stops in Cambridge in a bid to spread the word about the threat.
The posters show someone scanning a QR code on a menu – just one of the many places QR codes can be found – with the words, “Never been quished? Let’s keep it that way”, written across them.
The posters encourage people to scan a code, which will take them to a dedicated force webpage, packed with messages on how to stay safe from this latest scam. It also highlights how quick and easy it is to scan a code.
Fraud and cyber prevention officer Dave York said: “Quishing, also known as QR code phishing, involves tricking someone into scanning a phony QR code with their phone or device. The QR code then takes the user to a fraudulent website that might download malware or ask for sensitive information. It’s the latest trend used by scammers to get to your hard-earned cash.
“QR codes are often found on things like parking machines, charging points, emails, even restaurant menus. Once scanned, scam codes will take you to a bogus website where you innocently input your details thinking you’re paying for a service or visiting the genuine site, when in fact, you’re sharing all your personal details with the scammers.
“There are a number of things people can do to keep themselves safe, including: – If the QR is on a poster in a public area, always check whether it appears to have been stuck over the original. If the sign or notice is laminated and the QR code is under the lamination or part of the original print, chances are it’s more likely to be genuine – If in doubt download the app from the official Google or Apple store or search the website on your phone’s internet browser, rather than scanning a QR code to take you there. It may take longer, but it’s more secure – Check the preview of the QR code’s URL before opening it to see if it appears legitimate. Make sure the website uses HTTPS rather than HTTP, doesn’t have obvious misspellings and has a trusted domain – Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t seem right, don’t share your details
“It’s hoped the posters, coupled with the webpage, will highlight the potential risks around scanning QR codes, what to look out for and how to keep yourself safe from the scammers.
“Technological advances bring a whole host of benefits, but sadly also a whole host of opportunities for scammers.”
We have been advised that a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order has been approved for Bar Hill intersection on and of slips to A14 and Hattons Road (B1050) as lies between Hazewell Court and Saxon Way Bar Hill.
Works are anticipated to go ahead to fix the ramps on the flyover on both sides of the B1050.
Work will be carried out over night between 8.30pm and 6am Friday 9th February to Monday 12 February 2024. A Diversion will be in place.
For more information please contact Highways at Cambridgeshire County Council on 0345 045 5212 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) or go to https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/roads-and-pathways/roadworks-and-faults/roadwork-and-traffic-information
Support for Ukraine community update for hosts in South Cambridgeshire, as well as District Councillors, community coordinators and parish council colleagues.
We hope you all enjoyed the festive break with your guests. We reiterate our grateful thanks to you all for continuing to work with us in the Homes for Ukraine scheme in South Cambridgeshire, and we wish to reassure you of our support in the coming months as we hope and pray for a resolution to the conflict in 2024.
South Cambridgeshire District Council is conducting a new host/sponsor survey for 2024. Following the announcement that host ‘thank you’ payments have been extended to year 3 of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, we wanted to give hosts a chance to update the date until which they wish to continue to host. This enables SCDC to plan to provide the support to guests who need to move on. There is also an opportunity to provide SCDC with your feedback on the Homes for Ukraine scheme so far.
If you have already completed this survey, we thank you for taking the time to do so. If you have not, then please follow the below weblink, the survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete:
South Cambridgeshire District Council has recently launched a Homes for Ukraine Landlord Incentive Scheme.
Landlords who provide properties in South Cambridgeshire to Homes for Ukraine guests who are resident in South Cambridgeshire will qualify for a financial incentive. These incentives differ depending on the size of the property, and if they provide the property at market rent or at local housing allowance. The landlord must also provide a minimum tenancy of 6 months from the outset. Please see the below table that details initial payments for a 6-month tenancy:
Number of bedrooms
Market rent incentive
LHA rate incentive
1 Bedroom
£1,140
£2,280
2 Bedroom
£1,300
£2,600
3 Bedroom
£1,350
£2,750
4 Bedroom
£1,410
£2,820
South Cambridgeshire District Council will help to source a Homes for Ukraine tenant if one is not lined up, and will also provide assistance with setting up the tenancy agreement if this support is required.
If you would be interested in signing up for this scheme, please complete the online form by following this link. Alternatively, you can contact the team at HFULiaison@Scambs.gov.uk or call them on 01954 713411.
We’d like to remind you of the free service available to you through our partnership with the Refugee Host Support service. This free service provides help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It includes:
24/7 assistance with unlimited access to accredited and qualified counsellors or psychotherapists.
Cognitive Behavioural therapy to help overcome common mental health problems.
Advice lines, including financial, legal, consumer and career advice.
Discounts at applicable brands.
Please look at this video tour to view the full package of support that this service offers. To sign up to the service, complete the online form using the reference word Anglesey
You will then receive a welcome email giving you all the information you need. You will also have immediate access to the Supporter Plan brought to you by www.refugeehostsupport.co.uk.
Your Homes for Ukraine guests also have access to a dedicated service tailored for them, and we would encourage you to let your guest know about this. They will be able to access 24/7 advice lines with Ukrainian speakers, online Ukrainian support groups, and have access to online therapy should it be needed. Details have been sent directly to all Ukrainian guests via email.
Please see attached the Highway Events diary for January.
The diary shows all known events and their highway restrictions. The diary includes links to one.network where further details, such as the specific road closure timings of each traffic management plan, can be viewed.
Cambridgeshire County Council are trying to gather information as to which areas have properties that have been affected by flooding.
If residents could please report flooding to Cambridgeshire County Council, including where properties might not have been directly affected but access was made difficult/impossible, it would be really helpful.
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