57. Stage 5 checking and review of the safeguarding activity (within 7 working days of receipt of the report) The person responsible for undertaking the safeguarding enquiry should notify the responsible manager that the safeguarding enquiry has been concluded. They will also be responsible for providing a report detailing the findings and conclusion of the enquiry as well as the actions taken to resolve the situation. This report should include: A chronology of significant events An overview of the wishes and views of the adult and/or their representative An overview of how the adult and/or their representative have been involved in the enquiry A summary of the activity undertaken as part of the safeguarding enquiry A statement on the balance of probability, whether abuse or neglect has occurred A summary of the actions taken to prevent repeat abuse or neglect An overview of the outcomes achieved for the adult. The responsible manager should review this information within two weeks of receipt and make a judgement as to whether or not the action taken has satisfactorily resolved the situation. During this period, the responsible manager will raise any issues, seek clarifications or request additional actions from the lead professional or organisation. The responsible manager will be responsible for updating the adult and/or their representative on the findings and outcomes of the safeguarding enquiry. At this stage, the safeguarding support plan should be reviewed with the adult and revised as appropriate. In consultation with the adult and/or their representative as well as the involved professionals, the responsible manager will make a decision whether the outcome of the enquiry requires a further safeguarding meeting or whether this can be reasonably achieved through other forms of communication. If it is agreed that no further action is required, the responsible manager must inform the adult and/or their representatives, the referrer and all involved agencies of the outcome of the safeguarding enquiry on a to know ‘need basis’.
57. Stage 5 checking and review of the safeguarding activity (within 7 working days of receipt of the report) The person responsible for undertaking the safeguarding enquiry should notify the responsible manager that the safeguarding enquiry has been concluded. They will also be responsible for providing a report detailing the findings and conclusion of the enquiry as well as the actions taken to resolve the situation. This report should include: A chronology of significant events An overview of the wishes and views of the adult and/or their representative An overview of how the adult and/or their representative have been involved in the enquiry A summary of the activity undertaken as part of the safeguarding enquiry A statement on the balance of probability, whether abuse or neglect has occurred A summary of the actions taken to prevent repeat abuse or neglect An overview of the outcomes achieved for the adult. The responsible manager should review this information within two weeks of receipt and make a judgement as to whether or not the action taken has satisfactorily resolved the situation. During this period, the responsible manager will raise any issues, seek clarifications or request additional actions from the lead professional or organisation. The responsible manager will be responsible for updating the adult and/or their representative on the findings and outcomes of the safeguarding enquiry. At this stage, the safeguarding support plan should be reviewed with the adult and revised as appropriate. In consultation with the adult and/or their representative as well as the involved professionals, the responsible manager will make a decision whether the outcome of the enquiry requires a further safeguarding meeting or whether this can be reasonably achieved through other forms of communication. If it is agreed that no further action is required, the responsible manager must inform the adult and/or their representatives, the referrer and all involved agencies of the outcome of the safeguarding enquiry on a ‘need to know basis’.
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