1. Multi-Agency Case Conferences by Mark Gaskarth and Richard Fairhead
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

2. Format The need for fire-related case conferences
A definition of ‘vulnerable’ adult
Independence
Other, similar arrangements
The main components
The risks
Examples
Conclusions
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

3. The Need for Multi-Agency Case Conferences
The ageing population
The NHS ‘living independently’ policy
The economic conditions.
Societal changes and the potential for greater exclusion.
Increased expectations of public services.
More litigation.
A moral duty?
The FRS aims: to perform and to protect the most vulnerable.
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

4. A Definition of ‘Vulnerable’ Person
A Person -
who is or may be in need of community care services by reason
of mental or other disability, age or illness;
and who is or may be unable to take care of him or herself,
or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm
or exploitation”.
(Source: No secrets: Guidance on developing and implementing
multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse.
Department of Health and Home Office, March 2000.)
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

5. An Englishman’s home…………
‘In Law, every adult has the right to make their own decisions and is assumed to have the capacity to do so, unless it is proved that they do not’
(Source: ‘Making decisions - Helping people who have difficulty deciding for themselves: A guide for social care professionals’
Lord Chancellor’s Department May 2003)
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

6. A Welshman’s home…………
‘In Law, every adult has the right to make their own decisions and is assumed to have the capacity to do so, unless it is proved that they do not’
(Source: ‘Making decisions - Helping people who have difficulty deciding for themselves: A guide for social care professionals’
Lord Chancellor’s Department May 2003)
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

7. Other Similar Arrangements
Domestic Violence - MARAC
Child Protection
Safeguarding Adults
Offenders - MAPPA
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

8. The Main Components The right protocols
The right contacts and relationships
The right chair/ location
The right representatives
The right evidence
Involving the vulnerable person?
The appropriate urgency
Seeking the right outcome
The right records
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

9. The risks Cons Reputation Capacity Resource Financial Litigation
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

10. The risks Pros Reputation Capacity Resource Financial Litigation
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

11. Examples LLanfeuthlu, Anglesey Hawarden, Flintshire
Hankerton, Wiltshire
Little England, Wiltshire
Shotton, Flintshire
Cooking appliances - various
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

12. Conclusions Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority

13. Thank you for listening.
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority