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Gloucestershire ACEs Toolkits Pilot Evaluation
Between May and December 2019 Action on ACEs Gloucestershire ran a 12 - week pilot to test if the toolkits created by the GCC Children’s Commissioning team were fit for purpose and transferable. Using the tools, we wanted to uncover their usefulness, the types of...
Who is Gloucestershire’s High Sheriff? Interview with Helen Lovett
Helen, we are interested to know what made you want to be High Sheriff of Gloucestershire and what steps did you have to take to obtain the role and how has your life changed because of it? Also, what are your general duties and would you say it is a busy role? “The...
If ever we needed connections, compassion and kindness – It is now!
On behalf of the ACEs Panel, may I firstly hope that you are safe and well in this unprecedented time. I was recently made aware of an interesting blog written by Joanna Hopkins, Wales ACEs Support Hub Director, which raises some interesting thoughts and I would...
2019 Awareness Survey
During November and December 2019 Action on ACEs Gloucestershire ran a second awareness survey of professionals and organisations in the county to get a snapshot of current awareness levels of ACEs and to see what work is already underway. In summary: 205 respondents...
Tribute to Cllr Roger Wilson
Cllr Roger Wilson sadly passed away in December. As Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board, Roger initiated our work to build resilient communities acting on ACEs. He was inspired by the pioneering work in the United States to understand the lifelong impact ACEs can...
New ACEs Panel Chair
As we settle into 2020, we welcome Paul Stephenson, our new Panel Chair. Paul was the community subgroup lead for the ACEs Panel and has been responsible for leading on the objective of 'working in partnership with communities and organisations to build resilience...
16 days of action
Each year Gloucestershire participates in the international 16 days of action against gender-based violence. Starting on the 25th November (International day for the elimination of violence against women) and ending on 10th December (Human rights day). For 2019, the...
ACEs in action strategy update
Work across the county is progressing at pace and we continue to be surprised by the changes individuals and organisations are making. It’s a year since we launched it at our inaugural conference, and we are constantly surprised by how the movement has grown here in...
Spotlight on – Domestic Abuse
As we prepare for November's 16 days of action campaign, we shine the spotlight on Domestic Abuse. Q. What is domestic abuse? The term domestic abuse covers a wide variety of actions and behaviours as seen in this definition. Its affects can be long lasting and...
ACC Julian Moss recognised for ACEs work
Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Julian Moss, Chair of the Action on ACEs Panel, has been awarded honorary membership of the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) in recognition of his work to tackle childhood trauma. He is the first Police Officer to receive Honorary...