Pre mobile infants Compilation of themes arising from recent SCR and Management Reviews
2 Serious Case Reviews Four weeks old Seven weeks old
Management Review Five months old
Vulnerability Indicators- Parents Young parents Formerly in care Substance abuse Mental Health Limited support network Learning difficulty
Vulnerability Indicators- Parents Previous child removed for adoption Violence and petty criminality Wider family violence Non-co-operation with services
Agency involvement Universal services 2 previous MASH referrals Previous social care involvement Child protection plan pre birth Public Law Outline
Agency Involvement Police Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Mother refusal to engage with Perinatal Mental Health Team and Children’s Centre Devon Docs, GP, Health Visitor, Minor Injuries Unit, Emergency Department
Common to all three Pre mobile babies Physical injuries Living at home BUT All had vulnerability indicators
Themes Voice and experience of the unborn baby or baby Analysis and planning Information sharing
Themes Parental needs superseding the needs of the unborn or baby Parental lack of engagement or disguised compliance Professional curiosity and avoid overly optimistic planning
Actions What can you change in your practice TODAY? What can your organisation do differently? How can you make this happen?