The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast

In this week's episode, we explore how ageism, often subtle and unintentional,  shapes the way abuse is recognised and responded to when the victim is older. From normalised harm to compassionate ageism, we examine the biases that can leave older victims invisible within the very systems designed to protect them.
In this episode we cover:
Why abuse doesn't become less serious simply because the victim is older and how societal assumptions about frailty and decline can minimise harm
The normalisation of abuse in later life, including how violence or coercion can be misframed as "family stress" or caring pressures
How signs of abuse are frequently attributed to the ageing process 

Why professional curiosity is just as critical in later life as at any other stage
Whether you've been thinking about independent review work for a while or you're only just coming across it, why not join download my free session that brings all of this together. The Independent Reviewer Immersion Workshop is now available on replay. In just one hour you'll walk away knowing exactly what independent review work involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer really looks like. You can sign up for the replay here.  
About Donna:
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in serious case reviews in both children's and adults' safeguarding, domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/

In this week's episode, we explore the important but often overlooked connections between Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews and the Care Act 2014 and what these reviews are really telling us about how systems respond to older victims of domestic abuse.


In this episode we cover:
Why Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews matter beyond understanding individual tragedies
Missed opportunities to recognise and support carers — a recurring theme in reviews
How caring relationships can create complex dynamics where dependency, care needs and safety intersect
The Care Act's proactive duty on local authorities and how it can act as a protective factor
What the Second National Analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews tells us about the growing overlap between domestic abuse and adult safeguarding


Whether you've been thinking about independent review work for a while or you're only just coming across it, why not join download my free session that brings all of this together. The Independent Reviewer Immersion Workshop is now available on replay. In just one hour you'll walk away knowing exactly what independent review work involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer really looks like. You can sign up for the replay here. 
 
About Donna:
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in serious case reviews in both children's and adults' safeguarding, domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/

In today's episode I speak to Katie Fazal. Katie was already an Independent Social Worker when she signed up for SILP training. Now her independent practice includes independent review work. 
In this Reviewer Spotlight conversation we cover:
Why she believes SILP School was the best way to become successful with independent review work
How she balances her consultancy work and ensures there is a constant flow of work
How independent review work ensures that she is not always working alone and broadens her connections
If Katie's story has resonated with you and you want to explore independent review work for yourself, SILP School gives you the training, the methodology and the community she talks about in this video.  Whether you've been thinking about independent review work for a while or you're only just coming across it, why not join me for a free session that brings all of this together. The Independent Reviewer Immersion Workshop is now available on replay. In just one hour you'll walk away knowing exactly what independent review work involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer really looks like. You can sign up for the replay here. 
 
About Donna:
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in serious case reviews in both children's and adults' safeguarding, domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/

In today's reviewer spotlight I talk to Sarah Mantom. Sarah is a Designated Safeguarding Nurse and has an employed role alongside her independent review work. 


In this Reviewer Spotlight conversation we cover:
-Why she chose to formalise her practice through SILP training
-How she balances working for an organisation with independent review work
-How she chose her specialism in reviews


Whether you joined the 5 Day Training last week, dropped off halfway through, or knew nothing about it…
There is one session that brings all the best elements into one. It's called The Independent Reviewer Immersion Workshop.
It takes place online  on 23rd March from 1–2pm and is free to attend. In just one hour, you'll walk away knowing exactly what independent reviewing involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer actually looks like. There is no experience needed. No prior training required. Just bring your curiosity. Register now to save your space. 
https://donna-ohdedar.mykajabi.com/immersion-deepdive



About Donna:
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in serious case reviews in both children's and adults' safeguarding, domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/

In today's reviewer spotlight I talk to Hazel Chamberlain, a registered children's and adults nurse with over 40 years of safeguarding experience who has recently retired from the NHS to build her own independent review practice.
In this Reviewer Spotlight conversation we discuss:
Why she chose to formalise her practice through SILP training
How flexible independent review work really is
Why doing this work alone, without a network, is one of the hardest things about it.



Whether you joined the 5 Day Training last week, dropped off halfway through, or knew nothing about it…
There is one session that brings all the best elements into one. It's called The Independent Reviewer Immersion Workshop.
It takes place online  on 23rd March from 1–2pm and is free to attend. In just one hour, you'll walk away knowing exactly what independent reviewing involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer actually looks like. There is no experience needed. No prior training required. Just bring your curiosity. Register now to save your space. 
https://donna-ohdedar.mykajabi.com/immersion-deepdive



About Donna:
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in serious case reviews in both children's and adults' safeguarding, domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/