IRIS domestic abuse referrals: waiting list
Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid's IRIS service currently has a waiting list because of high demand from practices.
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Introduction to child exploitation (BSCP virtual training), 13 October
A multi-agency course on identifying and responding to child exploitation.
AI-generated complaints: guidance for practices
GPs to undertake extra training if they are to be involved in assisted dying, Government confirms
GPs involved in assisted dying will need extra training, from 90 minutes to a full day.
Penicillin vs penicillamine allergy recording: review by 20 November
Run the ICB's EMIS search for patients recorded as penicillamine-allergic who may actually be penicillin-allergic, and review each record (TPP search to follow). It's a National Patient Safety Alert, so CQC may act if it's not done.
SEND education event (BSol), 9 September
A lunchtime session on Education, Health and Care Plans, the tribunal process and the GP role in SEND.
Private fostering in Birmingham: help identify children
Birmingham Children's Trust asks health professionals to spot and report children who may be living in private fostering arrangements.
Birmingham Safeguarding Adults practitioner forum: adults at risk of fire, 16 September
An in-person BSAB forum at West Midlands Fire Service on safeguarding adults at risk of fire.
Com networks: a high safeguarding concern
Online "Com" networks are involved in grooming, sextortion and extreme violence, and are drawing in young people. Training dates are included.
Preventing child sexual abuse: Lucy Faithfull Foundation session, 30 September
An introduction to Stop It Now! and practical approaches to preventing child sexual abuse.