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Safeguarding Children & Adults in Kirklees: Policies, Challenges, and Success

Join Alison O’Sullivan, Director for Children & Adults at Kirklees Council, as she discusses safeguarding policies, case reviews, recent themes, and challenges like child neglect and domestic abuse. Learn about the secrets of success, including leadership, culture, and constant nurturing. Explore the role of various boards, the importance of connectivity among agencies, and the focus on quality in health services. This event will provide valuable insights into safeguarding vulnerable individuals in the Kirklees community.

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Safeguarding Children & Adults in Kirklees: Policies, Challenges, and Success

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  1. Safeguarding Children and Adults in Kirklees Thursday 17th October 2013 Alison O’Sullivan Director for Children & Adults, Kirklees Council

  2. Context Policy Environment Public opinion – media Professional expectations Organisational governance

  3. Governance • Health & Wellbeing Board • Safeguarding Board Adults • Safeguarding Board Children • CCG Boards • Council Cabinet • Safer Stronger Partnerships • Children’s Trust • Health Protection Board • Public Health England • NHS England

  4. Case Reviews and learning lessons • Children's Serious Case Reviews • Adults Serious Case Reviews • Domestic Homicide Reviews • Large scale investigations • Agency Reviews • Audits of practice • Child death overview analysis • Analysis of Serious Case Reviews

  5. Key recent Themes for Kirklees Child neglect Teenagers Response to Winterbourne View Hate crime Consent and end of life care Parents with learning difficulties Child Sexual Exploitation Domestic abuse

  6. New Health system • Legacy of turbulence • Conscientious hand overs • Provider continuity • Ownership by GPs • Complexity of health landscape – and number of players

  7. Challenges/Opportunities • Role of CQC, Ofsted and connectivity • Contract management and quality • Voice of service users • Role of Healthwatch • Focus on quality

  8. Secrets of success • Committed individuals • Clear leadership • Culture – openness and shared responsibility • Self conscious purpose • Understanding shared territory • Constant nurturing

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