15 The NE will be expected to complete an NE report detailing the findings of this part of the enquiry. This report will be shared with the appropriate SAP who has been appointed to the Enquiry. Section 42 (2) enquiry planning It is imperative to directly consult with the adult to confirm what outcomes they want to achieve and what support they may need to keep safe and to manage risks. This is the initial Safeguarding Plan and, depending on the circumstances the format for recording this will vary, i.e. professionals may use a Nominated Enquirer Report, Risk Assessment, or other suitable document. Through this discussion, the SAP/NE (as appropriate) may agree with the adult that other individuals and/or agencies need to be involved in the planning discussions and to take forward the responses. It may be possible to plan responses through a series of telephone calls or one to one discussion, but it may be necessary to convene an Enquiry Planning Meeting (EPM) to agree a clear response plan and actions. See Appendix 3 The NE’s must keep appropriate records (i.e. chronological notes) and ensure the SAP is updated. If the adult does not wish to proceed with the Enquiry or their desired outcomes have been met at this point the enquiry can be closed. If an agency thinks that others are at risk of harm or abuse, the enquiry continues. If the SAP has any doubts, they should refer the matter to their supervisor for support and guidance. It is necessary for the NE and/or the allocated SAP to periodically review the situation and interim safeguarding plan with the adult and others involved to: • ensure risks are managed as effectively as possible • ensure agreed actions are progressing • to agree further actions as necessary to make a record of the actions decided • It may be possible to achieve this through a series of telephone calls or small meetings; the need for larger multi-agency meetings is left to professional judgement. To develop strategies to reduce/manage risk whilst continuing to work with the adult Professionals should continue to work with the adult to meet their desired outcomes. It is important to emphasise that the adult may choose not to engage with services or plans even though the agencies involved think they could help keep the adult safe. Whilst it is vital to respect the adult’s views other factors may have to be considered such as whether a capacity assessment is necessary. See Appendix 15. Consider the need to convene an Enquiry Review Meeting (ERM) at which all relevant reports/accounts can be considered.
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