Myth Busting In Information Sharing In Multi-Agency Safeguarding Work
This short presentation offers engaging training on information sharing, with a particular focus on data protection legislation within the context of safeguarding.
It explores the barriers to information sharing, such as what prevents professionals from passing on information to social care and between agencies when there are concerns. The presentation also focuses on grey areas where there are worries and emerging concerns, where it is unclear if the threshold for significant harm has been reached. Additionally, it examines consent, specifically when it is acceptable to share information without consent, and addresses some common myths about this topic.
Presenter Bio:
Dai Durbridge is a specialist safeguarding and data protection lawyer and a Partner at Browne Jacobson solicitors. He advises on a range of day-to-day and complex safeguarding issues including safer recruitment, handling disclosures of abuse, managing allegations against staff and child deaths.