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.
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
Willingham Parish Council have been asked to share the following information about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Fenland, which covers Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
If not familiar with AA, you may find the following of interest:
1. Over 4,800 AA meetings nationally, weekly.
2. Free to attend, no waiting lists.
3. All inclusive, AA welcomes everyone, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
4. A safe, confidential space. Where a warm welcome awaits.
5. Non religious, a spiritual program.
6. Available 24/7, along with Zoom meetings, and a free 24 hour confidential helpline.
7. 280,000 estimated admissions to hospitals 2019/2020. A 2% increase over the previous year.
South Cambs have put together a video championing the work that has been done in the region with regards to biodiversity and reduction of community carbon footprints. Willingham are included in the video and it can be watched via the link below:
We have just been notified by Earith Parish Council that the river road will be closing today. The Highways Department will monitor it and re-open as soon as possible but probably not today.
Please find attached the Highway Events diary for December 2023. 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.
December Highlights
There are a number of Christmas Events taking place aross the county.
Support for Ukraine community update for hosts in South Cambridgeshire, as well as District Councillors, community coordinators and parish council colleagues.
We recognise what a huge task it is to become a host and welcome a new family into your own home. Although we have tried to provide as much support as possible to our hosts and guests, we are pleased to be able to announce that we have launched a new service so you can get additional help.
We have partnered with Refugee Host Support to provide you with a free service that can give you help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The service 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. In the reference box, please use the word Anglesey
You will then receive a welcome email giving you all the information you need.
If you have questions before signing up, you can join Nicole Berry from Refugee Host Support on Tuesday 28 November at noon for a Zoom tutorial and question session. Use the details below to access the event.
Thank you once again for your on-going support. We hope this additional service will help provide you with further help. Please also be aware that Homes for Ukraine guests have access to a dedicated service tailored towards 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.
We recognise that some guests may need to be absent from their host accommodation from time to time, such as for travel back to see family in Ukraine. However, hosts should please be aware that guest parents or legal guardians of a child(ren) under the age of 18 must always be responsible for their own children. Guests should not expect a sponsor/host to take responsibility.
In very exceptional circumstances, where the absence of a guest parent or legal guardian from their family cannot be avoided, then there are certain steps which must be taken. It is very important that should this be the case then they must contact us at hfuliaison@scambs.gov.uk, or call us on 01954 713411, so we can help initiate the correct process in collaboration with you as their host, and help them come to the right decision. Longer absences require a different process involving the County Council so bear this in mind too.
The Government has given guidance for exceptional circumstances. There is more information here .
English Lessons in Histon: Free weekly English lessons are available in Histon on Tuesday evenings. For more information, contact Angela Young on a.young690@gmail.com
ESOL Classes for Ukrainians in Cambridge: Pre-intermediate and upper-intermediate level English language classes are organised by CamRuSS Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society (CamRuSS) with the support of the council. Classes are held during the day (11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm) on Mondays and Thursdays at St. Andrews Street Baptist Church. To join, please fill out the form.
Support for Families with Young ChildrenLeaflets in English and Ukrainian are available for Ukrainian families with younger children to understand more about childcare choices in Cambridgeshire.
Free clothes at Sawston pop-up clothes shop: A pop-up shop at Sawston Free Church, High Street CB22 3BG, provides donated good quality clothing for Ukrainian guests and is open 2nd and 4th Friday of the month 4pm-6pm.
Cambridge Online Job Skills Club: Cambridge Online aims to help Ukrainian refugees learn new skills and how to apply for employment in the UK. Email help@cambridgeonline.org.uk or call 01223 300407.
Free courses from WEA: The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) runs courses which Ukrainian guests can join for free if they meet the criteria. See wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 34 64.
Free digital help sessions:Bar Hall Library offers free drop-in digital help sessions on Mondays from 10am-12noon. No need to book.
Community Forum Offering Help:Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum gives advice and support to Ukrainians on housing issues, finding a job, ESOL classes, education, access to public services and benefits. Email alla@cecf.co.uk or call 01223 655241.
Support for those struggling to live independently:The charity and social enterprise P3 (People Potential Possibilities) is commissioned by Cambridgeshire County Council to help 18+ up to under 65s who need support with issues such as managing a tenancy, mental health support, housing advice, budgeting and tackling debt, accessing financial support, social and community groups, employment, education and training opportunities, or signposting you to other services. Please note, the council’s own visiting support service supports the over 65s in our district.
A range of free or special offers are also available for Ukrainian guests:
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