Learning from Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) - Thomas

Course details

Aim: This workshop session has been developed following the completion of the Thomas SAR (PDF, 549 KB)(opens new window) in 2023. Thomas was 41 years of age when he was found dead in his property in Gateshead in 2021. He had a history of drug abuse and was well known to services in Gateshead including the Police. At the time leading up to his death, there appeared to be a deterioration in Thomas' mental health.

Dates/ times: 
Monday 12 August 2024, 1 to 2.30pm (virtual)
Wednesday 14 August 2024, 1.30 to 3pm, Lamesley Room, Civic Centre 
Thursday 15 August 2024, 12.30 to 2pm, Bridges Room, Civic Centre

Facilitators: 

• Jo Thompson, Principal Social Worker, Adult Services
• Catherine Hardman, Safeguarding Adults Board Business Manager

Booking: via Booking form

Learning objectives

Participants will:

• Gain an understanding of the key features of the case and of the issues faced by both Thomas and the practitioners supporting him.
• Analyse events leading to Thomas death, identify good practice and areas for development.
• Discuss how we as practitioners could have approached this case to elicit different outcomes.

Suitable for frontline staff working with adults in Gateshead.