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Exploring and understanding safeguarding reporting across the West Midlands: summary report 2023

26th April 2024

In October 2022, West Midlands ADASS commissioned an independently facilitated regional workshop to explore what factors might influence consistency in the Safeguarding Adults Collection (SAC) data returns in the region. This report captures the key learning from the workshop.

ADASS DoLS Priority Tool

11th April 2024

This tool (latest version 11 April 2024) was developed after Cheshire West, and has been updated to reflect current practice and priorities.

Making a DoLS application to the council: a reminder for acute hospitals

28th March 2024

This document highlights the required information when acute hospitals are making a DoLS application

Making a DoLS application to the council: a reminder for care homes

28th March 2024

This document highlights the required information when care homes are making a DoLS application

Operating model for DoLS in the West Midlands

28th March 2024

This document sets out a recommended operating model for DoLS in the West Midlands. It highlights some of the most efficient practices that can be utilised in the DoLS process.

WM ADASS DoLS forms guidance 2024

28th March 2024

This document has been issued following a review of guidance to support practitioners with the DoLS forms (a set of which are available in this resources library).