Priority 1 Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Serious Incident Learning Reviews ‘We will review serious incidents in the appropriate way in accordance with the Care Act 2014, DSAB SAR Sub arrangements to be formalised to consider/ review serious incidents that may meet the criteria for SAR/SILRs. Membership of the group to be confirmed. Terms of Reference to be written for the SAR sub group and a referral form/process flow chart designed so that all organisations are aware of how to refer cases to the sub group and the process of the May 2016 Natalie Gee/ Roger Miller SAR Sub Group Documents to be stored electronically and published where appropriate on Safer Derbyshire website. Sub Group meetings to be minuted to document discussion of cases and planned actions. Sub to report into the DSAB Quarterly on its progress. Update: -SAR Sub Group ToR -SAR Protocol -SAR Report Publication Checklist -SAR referral form - SAR letter templates for family/ Individual and professionals All written and signed off by DSAB. The Group has met twice and quarterly meetings are scheduled throughout
highlighting good practice and implementing learning to improve practice.’ commissioning of any reviews. 2017. Membership has been agreed but is regularly reviewed. DSAB Project Officer is Currently developing a SAR Process flow for Practitioners and looking to develop a pool of in house Reviewers for future SILRs To date x3 SAR referrals Have been made into the Sub Group for consideration. X1- SILR X2- further information gathering taking place to determine next steps. Explore ways to develop materials and resources to update professionals and inform practice in relation to SARs and i.e leaflets and poster- themes and messages to inform practice August 2017 Natalie Gee SAR Sub Group Staff demonstrate awareness of learning from SARs National and Regional learning is being monitored by DSAB Project Officer and shared with the DSAB SAR Sub Group. DSAB to look at ways to update professionals and disseminate learning during 2017.
Share any learning from SARs and SILRs with training teams to ensure learning from SARs is embedded in all DSAB training Ongoing/as relevant Natalie Miller SAR Sub Staff demonstrate awareness of learning from SARs Learning from SARs and SILRs is shared with the L&D sub group as well as the P&Q sub group so that it can steer future training and audits. Develop written procedure for conducting SARs May 2016 Natalie Miller SAR sub group Protocol for SARs is clear and consistent to ensure reviews are conducted effectively. Complete Ensure learning from local and national Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Serious incident learning reviews is shared and implemented into practice. Ongoing/as relevant All SAR (Sub group to align to relevant DSAB sub group) The SAR Sub Group is responsible for the Implementation of local and national SAR/SILR recommendations. As reviews are completed, an action plan will be drawn up by the group to be used as a tool to monitor and challenge agencies when required.
Priority 2 DSAB Audit and Performance ‘We will monitor and audit the performance of DSAB organisations and identify ways to improve practice.’ Dashboard Audit: we will encourage partners to complete the dashboard in order to improve performance in Derbyshire. The Dashboard audit will be evaluated to ensure it is the most appropriate way of gathering information and other methods of data collection will also be explored. Quarterly Bill Nicol Performance & Quality sub group All agencies are robust regarding responses to safeguarding, can evidence effective evaluation of safeguarding practice and agencies address shortcomings. The Dashboard audit was trialled and evaluated. It was agreed that this method would not be used again in Derbyshire and that other methods would be explored. DSAB project officer is researching other SAB’s and work will commence work on a new method in 2017. An annual multi agency audit plan to be devised and linked to Board priorities. Key themes to be identified for each audit. September 2016 Bill Nicol Performance & Quality sub group Two multi agency audits have taken place with the themes of VARM cases and MSP, A further three multi agency audits are scheduled for 2017. An agreed focus on financial abuse and sexual abuse for the next two audits. Other themes discussed for future audits include Modern Slavery and Think Family. Multi Agency tool to be designed to reflect the care act and focus on MSP. August 2016 Bill Nicol Performance & Quality sub group Complete-audit tool has been used for the last two audits. This will be
reviewed and updated when required. Alternative audit methods may be trialled depending on the theme including a ‘learning event’ to look at one case in detail in a similar format to a serious incident learning review. Learning and trends identified from the Safeguarding audits will be used to drive changes to practice, these changes should be evaluated as to the impact they have had for Adults in Derbyshire. October 2016 Bill Performance & Quality sub group has clear evidence of practice improvements in priority areas and knows where development is still required The Chair of the P&Q sub group is compiling a report detailing the findings of the audits which will be presented to DSAB members so that findings can be incorporated into the DSAB strategic plan and sub group activity. The group will develop an assessment tool for member agencies to complete to give the SAB assurance re safeguarding and associated work streams. The document would provide evidence of internal policy, training, recruitment etc. Bill Nicol Performance & Quality sub group The Dashboard method was trialled to gather this information but it was deemed to be unfit for purpose by Board members. DSAB Project officer is researching the ways other SAB’s gather this information so that a new process can commence in early 2017.
Priority 3. Customer Engagement/ Communication ‘We will consult with and listen to the voice of people who have experienced the Safeguarding process and use this information to learn how to improve our services.’ Explore and Identify ways for the voice of Adults with care and support needs and carers to be heard at DSAB including utilising the expertise of Healthwatch and their clients /contacts July 2016 Operational and Leadership Sub Group The voice of Adults with care and support needs to contribute to service development/ Board priorities. Ongoing research is taking place as to what other SAB’s are doing re customer engagement. Several ideas have been discussed including a ‘customer engagement’ working group, a designated section for the public on the new DSAB website and the possibility of lay members for the Board was also discussed. Effective implementation of the Care Act 2014 in line with a personalised approach and Making Safeguarding Personal. and mechanisms to hear the views and wishes of people going through the Safeguarding process. Wendy Operational and Leadership The ‘Derbyshire Matrix’ tool was launched at x2 conferences for DCC and multi-agency staff on 6th February 2017. The will be piloted throughout 2017 and evaluated as to the impact they have re MSP.
The L&D sub group will design and develop and resource a multi-agency training course to enable all partner agencies to coordinate and Chair multi agency risk strategy meetings. Mat Lee Learning and Development Sub Group Not yet started- will be looked at by the group in 2017. The L&D sub group will produce guidance for partners conducting safeguarding enquiries which explain all the roles and responsibilities, legislative powers and resources each agency can contribute to safeguarding. Mat Lee Learning and Development Sub Not yet started-will be looked at by the group in 2017
The L&D sub group will carry out an audit of all safeguarding training delivered within organisations to ascertain that the principles of MSP are embedded. This audit will also identify gaps in current training provision and make recommendations to address deficiencies. Mat Lee Learning and Development Sub Group Not yet stated- will be looked at by the group on 2017 Priority 5. Effectiveness of DSAB ‘We will have an effective SAB that makes a difference to the people of Derbyshire’ We will receive 6 monthly reporting from the MCA/DoLS working group to ensure the Board is briefed on progress/issues. DCC N/A Minutes from DSAB meetings will document discussion Update Feb 2017: A decision has been made for Derbyshire SAB to with the MCA DoLS sub group. Further work will be undertaken in 2017 to update the DSAB Business Plan to guide the work of this sub group. Up to date DSAB policies and Procedures to be signed off and published including: Memorandum of Understanding ToR VARM Policy Documents to be available on safer Derbyshire website and regularly reviewed to ensure they are up to date. Safer Derbyshire website update being undertaken Feb 2017 to incorporate all up to date documents.
Annual Review of engagement and attendance of all partner agencies at DSAB Nat Gee/ Andy DSAB Attendance at Board and sub groups is 100% Review of attendance to be conducted Under-represented partners to be agreed and invited. Ongoing-DSAB attendance is reported on in the annual report. DSAB Annual Report to be produced and published yearly and presented to the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee and Children’s Safeguarding Board. Natalie Gee/ Andy Searle All Ongoing- 2015/2016 report is complete. Work will commence on the 2016-2017 report in 2017 by DSAB Project Officer. We will receive and request regular reports to further DSAB’s understanding of what is happening in Derbyshire to keep people safe who are at risk of domestic radicalisation, modern slavery, hate crime,. Forced marriage, FGM. Ongoing Andy Gee All Ongoing A risk register will be developed in relation to the work of the Board. Board members will be responsible for taking action to reduce risks and identify issues to be added to the register. June 2017 Andy Gee All Options are being explored from others SABs to find the best approach for DSAB.