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Review Opportunities
Blackburn with Darwen Safeguarding Adults Board
The Blackburn with Darwen Safeguarding Adult Board is seeking an independent reviewer to complete a report on a newly commissioned Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR).
Case Overview
The review relates to a gentleman with care and support needs in his 40s. The individual lived predominantly in Blackburn with Darwen up until his death, he had mental health needs including a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia and depression and a history of substance misuse. He is a suspected victim of cuckooing. He reported being assaulted by people he knew, and later that day he went missing and was found a week later in local woodlands having passed away.
Review themes
Key areas of focus are:
- Mental Health Issues
- Substance Misuse Issues
- Dual Diagnosis (Co-Presenting) Pathways
- Identification of and responses to Cuckooing
- Management of S117 Mental Health Act legal status
- Multi-agency working.
How to apply
To apply for this review you will need:
- cover letter (one side)
- CV
- links to previously published reports if available
- a statement that you do not have any current or historical connection to the agencies/organisations/individuals in Blackburn with Darwen Safeguarding Adult Board
Please express an initial interest in this opportunity by clicking here to send us a whats app message. You can also ask any questions and clarifications using the link as well.
The deadline for receipt of your application is midnight on 19th June.
Documents in support of your application will be received via our reviews inbox: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
The bullet points above outline the the particular requirements for this review. Donna’s accompanying documents will also be submitted as she will have oversight of the review.
You are encouraged to apply using other examples of your written work. Donna's CV and published reviews will be sent with your application, as she has oversight of the work.
All Momentum members have access to the membership hub, which contains videos, templates & pdfs. Click here for details of the one to one mentoring upgrades offered by Donna. For admin questions contact [email protected].
New reviewers begin their independent review journey every day. Draw on the relevant experience you have from your background, the soft skills you can bring to this review & the vision you have for the review in question. A well crafted application with reference to the circumstances of the particular review is more relevant and desirable than a standard application designed for any review which references a bank of review experience.
Review Consulting is responsible for this work. You will receive an opening letter at the start of the review explaining what we need from you & when. For invoice queries please contact [email protected]
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Donna Ohdedar
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser, solutions focused mentor, public speaker & trainer, Donna offers her university accredited training programme, SILP School. She is also host of the Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Sector podcast.
