Care leaver transition to adult services
17 items
2 sources
High number of deaths among care leavers highlighting poor transition coordination from children's social care to adult services.
Cross-Source Insight
Care leaver transition to adult services has been flagged across 2 independent accountability sources:
2 inquiry recs
15 PFD reports
This issue has been identified by multiple independent accountability bodies, suggesting it is a recurring systemic concern.
Inquiry Recommendations (2)
WATE-(37) — Prepare and periodically review leaving care plans for all looked after children
Recommendation: A leaving care plan should be prepared for each looked after child, in consultation with that child, a year in advance of the event and should be reviewed periodically thereafter until the child ceases to require or be eligible for …
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WATE-(38) — Extend local authority duty to provide parental-level support for care leavers
Recommendation: The duty upon local authorities under section 24(1) of the Children Act 1989 to advise, assist and befriend a child with a view to promoting his welfare when he ceases to be looked after by them should be extended so …
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PFD Reports (15)
Caroline and Bernard Cleall
Concerns: Adult Social Care's inability to access NHS hospital discharge assessment records for telecare prevents proper review of client needs, risking inadequate support and missed opportunities to revise safety packages.
Responded
Barrie Forster
Concerns: A severe shortage of suitable accommodation for released prisoners, including Approved Premises and local authority housing, leads to homelessness or unsuitable placements, increasing supervision difficulties.
Responded
Jake Baker
Concerns: Surrey County Council has failed to address inadequate pathway plans, opaque diagnostic processes, and poor access to adult social care for care leavers. Deficiencies in risk assessment standards and non-mandatory Mental Capacity Act training persist.
Responded
Lance Walker
Concerns: The lack of regulation for residential homes housing vulnerable 18-21 year olds leads to providers with inadequate training and staffing. Additionally, there is no standard referral form, risking missed vital information for supported housing placements.
Overdue
Samuel Pearson
Concerns: Multi-agency support failed during an emergency housing move for a vulnerable patient, exacerbating anxiety. A GP referral for mental health support was delayed by a long backlog, with referrers unaware of the service's capacity issues.
Responded
Marshall Metcalfe and Jane Ireland
Concerns: Children's Social Care disengages during mental health admissions, leading to a lack of social worker input in discharge planning and continuity of care, which increases patient risk upon leaving the facility.
Overdue
Owen Williams
Concerns: The electronic release of A-level results at 6:00 am, hours before student support was available, left vulnerable students without immediate guidance, contributing to a tragic outcome after disappointing grades.
Overdue
John Jaundoo
Concerns: Probation failed to appropriately place high-risk offenders and maintain dynamic risk assessments, while Adult Social Services lacked oversight, leading to unsuitable placements and missed public protection opportunities.
Overdue
Amy El-Keria
Concerns: Hounslow Social Services misunderstood their ongoing welfare role for a child placed far from home and failed to assess for support, neglecting family contact issues.
Responded
Lee Boden
Concerns: Lack of pre-release planning, delayed discovery, and the absence of a protocol for continuous monitoring of vulnerable new residents contributed to the death.
Responded
Miriam Smith-Cox
Concerns: A safeguarding concern regarding the deceased's unsuitable accommodation and living conditions was not received or acted upon by a key support stakeholder, preceding a fatal fall.
Overdue
Elaine Giles
Concerns: An inaccurate pre-discharge assessment of a patient's functional ability, particularly with stairs, highlighted the need for more detailed home environment assessment and ensured adequate post-discharge support.
Overdue
Sean Morley
Concerns: The A444 stretch lacks pedestrian/cyclist warning signs, street lighting, and protective barriers, despite regular use by vulnerable road users and a 70mph speed limit, creating a high risk of collisions.
Overdue
Derrick Plater
Concerns: There was no protocol for visiting care homes before placing patients with complex needs, relying solely on assurances. A lack of clear guidelines for when visits should be undertaken during assessment poses a risk.
Responded
Ryan Chapman
Concerns: Staff lacked understanding of patient leave policies and support worker roles. Delayed risk assessments, insufficient family information, and poor ward security were identified issues.
Overdue