Safeguarding Children and Adults in Kirklees Thursday 17 th October 2013 Alison O’Sullivan Director for Children & Adults, Kirklees Council
Context Policy Environment Public opinion – media Professional expectations Organisational governance
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
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
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
New Health system Legacy of turbulence Conscientious hand overs Provider continuity Ownership by GPs Complexity of health landscape – and number of players
Challenges/Opportunities Role of CQC, Ofsted and connectivity Contract management and quality Voice of service users Role of Healthwatch Focus on quality
Secrets of success Committed individuals Clear leadership Culture – openness and shared responsibility Self conscious purpose Understanding shared territory Constant nurturing