In this episodeof the Social Work Sessions, Carolyn Smith (Principal Social Worker for Adults,Somerset Council), talks with Professor Suzy Bray about the Self-neglectThematic Review she recently completed for the Somerset Safeguarding AdultsBoard (SSAB).

Suzy is an Independent Safeguarding Adults Consultant and Professor of Social Work (University of Sussex). Her work onself-neglect has influenced policy and legislation plus she was awarded an OBE for her contribution to the field of adult safeguarding.

Suzy talks about what a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) is, shares key findings from the Self-neglect Thematic Review about needs and risks, mental capacity, and inter-agency working, alongside discussion about relationship-based practice.

The Self-Neglect Thematic Review will be published on the SSAB website where other SARs can also be accessed: Safeguarding Adult Reviews

Practice guidance and resources, including self-neglect guidance, are also available on the SSAB website: Practice guidance and resources

Suzy is one of the authors of the Second national analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews: April 2019 - March 2023, which contributes to the knowledge base for adult safeguarding: Second national analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews:April 2019 - March 2023 | Local Government Association

Jess Manu, Becky Frounks and Loveness Chimombo join Carolyn Smith to talk about the vital and complex work of the Safeguarding Team from Adult Services in Somerset.

In this episode of the Social Work Sessions, Michael Preston-Shoot talks about the role of SARs in adult social care, including research findings and case examples