The âforgotten frontlineâ of social workers putting themselves at risk to keep children safe in lockdown
A social worker has lifted the lid on the serious incidents of physical domestic violence that have increased to a âworrying levelâ under lockdowns
06:42, 9 MAR 2021
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Social workers have been working to keep families in Oldham safe throughout the pandemic (Image: Sunday Mercury)
A social worker has spoken out about life on the âforgotten frontlineâ and the battle to keep children safe as the coronavirus pandemic piles pressure on families.
Chloe , who works in Oldhamâs childrenâs services department, has revealed that serious incidents of physical domestic violence have increased to a âworrying levelâ under lockdown.
Parent champion: Nawaal Omar A NEW targeted parenting programme in Hillingdon, to protect young people from criminal exploitation, is now looking for volunteers to support parents of children who may be at risk. Hillingdon Council was recently nominated for an award for its AXIS project, which identifies hard-to-reach children and promotes early intervention. It is working with a parenting organisation, Brilliant Parents, to recruit and train 15 ‘parent champions’ in West Drayton, Yiewsley, Hayes and Harlington. This is possible through an award of £38,665 from the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime. Dedicated parent champions will offer advice, guidance and support to families.
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