Recurring concern
Inadequate multi-agency safeguarding coordination
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Request correctionFirst reported 18 Dec 2013•Latest report 5 Mar 2026
What this concern includes
Includes failures of the dedicated multi-agency safeguarding coordination process, including delayed or absent strategy meetings, inadequate case coordination, and failures to share relevant information when safeguarding risks require joint action.
Not included
- Excludes generic communication, record-keeping or staffing deficiencies not explicitly tied to multi-agency safeguarding coordination.
- Excludes single-agency assessments, treatment decisions or operational failures unless they concern the multi-agency safeguarding coordination process.
- Excludes coordination for non-safeguarding services or general discharge planning unless the report explicitly links it to safeguarding risk.
- Reports
- 24
- Individual concerns
- 26
- Date range
- 2013–2026
- Stated actions
- 48
Distinct published reports
A report can raise multiple concerns
First to latest report issue date
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
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Concerns raised1
Failure to obtain consent for disclosure of safeguarding information to other agencies
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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Position
GP confidentiality means the suitability information received about prospective residents is very limited.
Stated by The Limes Residents Association Limited
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Concerns raised1
Delays in processing medium-risk safeguarding alerts
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Failure to share safeguarding referral information and reasons with relevant third parties, services or agencies
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Failure to ensure case officers attend safeguarding strategy meetings
This report raised 14 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Failure to adopt an effective multi-agency approach to care during known suicide risk
This report raised 4 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.4
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Action
Maintain and publish a national GP curriculum covering assessment and management of mental health problems, including suicide risk and safety planning.
Stated by Royal College of General Practitioners -
Action
Publish guidance for GPs on assessing, managing and referring patients with suicidal ideation, including a toolkit and quick-reference leaflet.
Stated by Royal College of General Practitioners -
Action
Support NHS England and devolved health authorities in developing improved mental-health care, including information sharing, case coordination and family-carer support.
Stated by Royal College of General Practitioners
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Action
Amend assessment and consent forms to ask about psychiatric history and obtain consent to contact relevant mental health practitioners.
Stated by Recipient name withheld
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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Position
Existing RCGP mental-health education, guidance and service-improvement work is considered an adequate response to suicide-prevention concerns.
Stated by Royal College of General Practitioners
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Concerns raised1
Failure of the MARAC process to provide coordinated protection and support for chaotic non-engaging individuals
This report raised 4 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
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Action
Call on Government to assess the effectiveness of the MARAC model and identify improvements, including support and investment for responding agencies.
Stated by LGA
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Concerns raised1
Lack of joint policy with the Adult Safeguarding Board
This report raised 7 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
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Action
Review the jointly agreed absent-without-leave and informal-missing-patients policy through partner-agency consultation, including seeking Safeguarding Board comments and considering coroner recommendations.
Stated by Sussex Police
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Concerns raised1
Failure to hold strategic safeguarding meetings at an adequate frequency
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
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Action
Redesign the Safeguarding Boards and develop an integrated children-and-adults structure while retaining distinct group focus.
Stated by Trafford Safeguarding Board
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Concerns raised1
Failure to refer concerns to a MASH meeting when risk indicators are present
This report raised 4 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Inconsistent safeguarding functions across Manchester Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs
This report raised 27 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Data last updated 7 September 2026