Episode 16: What can we learn from Child V’s death?

In January 2023, Child V died at the age of 7 years old. Child V had complex health needs and disabilities and there had been significant contact with both health and social care practitioners due to her needs and concerns around neglect in the years preceding her death. This episode examines the findings of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review published by City & Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership.

Learning themes include:

-Stepping back and thinking about cumulative harm a child is facing

-Health & Social Care working together when complex needs are present

-Insufficient management grip

-Working with resistant families

-Prioritising the health, safety and well-being of the child

-Ensuring care proceedings are timely and effective in bringing around material change