· Interactive Webinars – Learning from Case Reviews in Shropshire
o Understanding Intrafamilial Domestic Abuse Learning Events
o Domestic abuse related deaths: Homicide and Suicide Learning Events
o Domestic Abuse – Why don’t men come forward?
o The Voice of the Person
· Parental Education Growth Support Child to Parent Abuse Training
· Mental Health Text Service Launch
· Early Help Newsletter
· Fully Funded Training Available
· Joint Training
· Research-Led Adult Social Care Community of Practice (CoP) Session
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Interactive Webinars – Learning from Case Reviews in Shropshire
People in Shropshire have died, and it’s important that we learn from these cases and understand what we can all do to prevent further serious harm and deaths.
You are invited to book onto one of our one hour practitioner learning events. There are three different one-hour webinars which will be repeated between January and April 2026, which are intended to increase your knowledge, understanding and how you can make a difference in your everyday practice.
You can click on the links to register and add the date to your calendar, or you can go through our Learning & Development page for information on the subjects of these learning events.
Please book on to these free learning events and share this update far and wide. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Understanding Intrafamilial Domestic Abuse Learning Events
These Learning Events are taking place on the following dates:
· Monday the 12th of January 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
· Tuesday the 13th of January 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
· Tuesday the 10th of March 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
· Wednesday the 15th of April 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Please book on to these free learning events and share this update far and wide.
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Domestic abuse related deaths: Homicide and Suicide Learning Events
These Learning Events are taking place on the following dates:
· Tuesday the 13th of January 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
· Wednesday the 14th of January 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
· Tuesday the 17th of March 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
· Wednesday the 22nd of April 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Please book on to these free learning events and share this update far and wide.
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Domestic Abuse – Why don’t men come forward?
These Learning Events are taking place on the following dates:
· Wednesday the 14th of January 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
· Tuesday the 20th of January 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
· Tuesday the 24th of March 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
· Wednesday the 29th of April 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Please book on to these free learning events and share this update far and wide.
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The Voice of the Person
The focus of these sessions will be hearing the voice of the person. The aim is to identify and share good practice when the adult or child's voice has been heard, and what we can do differently when we haven’t heard their voices.
These Learning Events are taking place on the following dates:
· Tuesday the 20th of January 2026 - 11:00am - 12.30pm
· Monday the 23rd of March 2026 - 10:00am - 11.30am
· Tuesday the 31st of March 2026 7:00pm - 8.30pm
Please book on to these free learning events and share this update far and wide.
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PEGS (Parental Education Growth Support) – Child to Parent Abuse Training
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Mental Health Text Service Launch
From 1 December, a new, free 24/7 mental health text support service is available for people of all ages living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). This briefing provides key information to support partners in sharing consistent and accurate messages across their networks.
What is launching?
A free, confidential 24/7 mental health text support service for all ages in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, delivered by qualified mental health professionals.
The service is delivered by SHOUT on behalf of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) who are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
Why is it important?The service expands access to immediate mental health support, complementing existing services such as NHS 111 option 2, and supports the national transformation of NHS mental health care by improving responsiveness, inclusivity and accessibility
How to access?
Text ‘STW’ to 85258, free of charge and at any time, to start a conversation with a trained mental health professional.
Who can access the service?
Shout is a free, confidential text messaging support service for anyone of any age who is struggling with how they feel, experiencing distress, or needing mental health support.
Benefits to Patients
Easy access. No need to speak on the phone or wait for an appointment. Text at any time from anywhere.
24/7 support. Available day and night, including weekends and holidays.
Mental health-focused. Tailored to people experiencing mental health difficulties, delivered with compassion and understanding.
Discreet and private. Ideal for those who prefer not to talk on the phone or need support in a public place.
Inclusive and equitable. Helps reduce inequalities by offering support to anyone across STW.
Integrated with local services. If needed, text responders can help you signpost to local services like NHS 111, crisis teams, or other community-based mental health support.
If someone feels unsafe or at immediate risk, they should call 999, as the text service is not intended for urgent emergencies. Individuals already receiving mental health support should contact their named worker first, in accordance with their care plan.
Communications Toolkit
Access the full communications toolkit here (and attached): Mental Health Text Service Toolkit - NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
The toolkit contains a range of resources:
· Posters
· EasyRead
The Ask
To help maximise awareness and uptake of the new 24/7 mental health text support service, we are asking all partners and stakeholders to actively promote the service across your networks. You can support this by:
Promoting the text service (‘STW’ to 85258) through all patient-facing channels, including:
Include the text service in your answer machine messages (where appropriate)
· Waiting rooms and reception areas
· Websites
· Newsletters
· Social media channels
· Digital screens and public information points
Using and sharing the communications toolkit with colleagues, partner organisations and wider networks to help reach people who may need support.
Your support will play a vital role in ensuring people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin know how to access free, immediate mental health support whenever they need it.
Thank you for your support.
Contact Information
For further information or support with communications, please contact: stw.communications@nhs.net
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Early Help Newsletter
For the latest edition of the Early Help Newsletter, please follow this link: Early Help Newsletter November 2025
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Fully Funded Training Available
We Find Any Learner are absolutely thrilled to announce that they are offering three of their most popular online courses at zero cost!
You can easily sign up on our website at www.wefindanylearner.com/book-online/ or by contacting their team at 01226 958 888.
All you need to do is meet a few simple criteria, including being at least 19 years old by August 31st, 2025, residing in England, and not currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program.
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Joint Training
The following courses have been announced by Joint Training – follow the links below for more information and to book your place
· Children’s Exploitation Pathway
· Domestic Abuse: Empower and Protect
· Raising Awareness in Safeguarding and Protecting Children
· Safeguarding Adults Awareness
· Suicide Prevention in our Communities
· Understanding Trauma and the Principles of Trauma Informed Care
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Research-Led Adult Social Care Community of Practice (CoP) Session
ADASS are pleased to invite you to the second Research-Led Adult Social Care Community of Practice (CoP) session, taking place:
🗓 Date: Tuesday, 25th November 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 12:00
📍 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
This session is open to all adult social care workers in the region, including those in leadership, management, and third sector roles. If you're unable to attend, please do share this information within your organisations.
To register for the upcoming CoP, please email Sandra.Simpson@wm-adass.org.uk
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Centre of Expertise for Child Sexual Abuse – Webinar recordings available for 12 months
The West Midlands Region are working with the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse to implement a CSA Response Pathway. The CSA Centre are delivering a series of webinars and training aimed at any professional working across the West Midlands, West Mercia, Warwickshire or Stoke on Trent area, whose role may involve contact with children, including those in social care, health (primary care, mental health, accident and emergency, midwifery, health visiting, sexual health), police, adoption services, fostering services, schools and any other relevant services. It is relevant for both frontline staff, and those in strategic leadership roles. Each session is being recorded and will be available for 12 months! A range of topics will be covered such as the response pathway, spotting the signs and indicators and communicating with children about CSA.
The recordings can be found below and more will be added over the next few months.
Centre of Expertise for Child Sexual Abuse – Webinar recordings Available for 12 months
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