Warrington Safeguarding Partnerships - Adult & Children

25/09/2026

🎉💜 As comes to a close, the message remains the same: Babies cry, you can cope.

Thank you to everyone who has helped raise awareness this week and support families across the UK. Together, we can help ensure more parents and carers receive trusted advice and
support when they need it most.

🌟 Learn more or support the charity:
🔗 www.iconcope.org/iconweek

24/09/2026

WSAB Annual Report 2025–2026

The Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board (WSAB) has published its Annual Report 2025–2026, highlighting a year of significant development, challenge and partnership delivery.

During the year, the Board strengthened governance, improved partnership accountability, and used safeguarding evidence, audits, reviews and people's voices to shape a clearer strategic direction for the future.

Read the full report:

24/09/2026

🤝🏥 One of the key themes of is ensuring consistency and quality in the delivery of the ICON programme.

We’re encouraging health and care professionals to share best practice, work together and help ensure families receive clear, consistent and evidence-based support wherever they access services.

💜 Find resources and learn more at:

🔗 www.iconcope.org/iconweek

22/09/2026

Whether you are a new student about to start your university journey or returning for another year, looking after your mental health and wellbeing is key to helping you thrive throughout your time studying. 🎓💜

Our new hub for university students contains mental health tips, advice, resources and blogs to help you navigate university while protecting your mental health and wellbeing.

Check it out now: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/university

22/09/2026

👨 👶💙 Fathers, partners and male carers play a vital role in supporting babies and families.

One of the key themes of is improving engagement with fathers and men, ensuring they receive the information, support and reassurance they need to cope with infant crying.

📖 Learn more about the ICON message at: www.iconcope.org/iconweek

21/09/2026

It’s the start of !
This week we’re raising awareness of infant crying and sharing the important message that babies cry, you can cope. Every parent and carer can find crying difficult at times. ICON provides practical advice and support to help keep babies safe and support
family wellbeing.

Find out more and access resources at: www.iconcope.org/iconweek

ICON Week is returning this September and we’re excited to share plans for this year’s campaign. Taking place during the last week of September, ICON Week brings together healthcare professionals, charities, organisations, and families across the UK to raise awareness of infant crying, support p...

18/09/2026

ICON Week 2026: Supporting Parents, Protecting Babies
ICON Week 2026 takes place from 21-25 September, bringing together health and care organisations across the UK to help parents and carers understand infant crying and cope safely
during challenging moments.

This year’s focus is on improving engagement with fathers and men, while promoting consistent,high-quality delivery of the ICON programme across services.

Dr Suzanne Smith, nurse, health visitor and founder of ICON, said:

“Persistent infant crying can be stressful and exhausting for any parent or carer. ICON Week is about reassuring families that they are not alone, helping them understand that crying is a normal part of infant development, and reminding them that support is available.”

The ICON message is simple:
I – Infant crying is normal
C – Comforting methods can help
O – It’s OK to walk away if your baby is safe
N – Never, ever shake or hurt a baby

Find out more and access resources at

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09/09/2026

On World Su***de Prevention Day, 10 September 2026, Warrington Safeguarding Partnership recognises the important role that residents, communities, practitioners and organisations all play in su***de prevention.

2026 marks the third and final year of the triennial theme for World Su***de Prevention Day (2024–2026), Changing the Narrative on Su***de, with the call to action: Start the Conversation. This theme calls on us all to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma, and foster open, compassionate conversations about su***de.

Warrington Borough Council provides su***de prevention guidance, conversation resources, training opportunities and links to local support services. https://www.warrington.gov.uk/su***de-prevention

09/09/2026

An important update regarding Papyrus Prevention of Young Su***de and HopeLine24/7. Please see the statement above for details and alternative support services. For more information, please click on the link.

https://opusllp.com/restructuring-insolvency/case-papyrus-in-administration/

25/08/2026

On ***dePreventionDay (10 Sept), Zero Su***de Alliance are hosting a virtual su***de awareness training session 💛

Learn how to recognise when someone may be struggling and create space for safe, supportive conversations. Register your place 👇🏽

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