Implementation of the Single Unified Safeguarding Review

The Single Unified Safeguarding Review (SUSR) process was officially implemented on 1st October 2024.

The SUSR aims to create a single Review process which incorporates a multi-agency approach where the criteria for one or more of the following reviews is met:

• Adult Practice Review (whether concise or extended);
• Child Practice Review (whether concise or extended);
• Domestic Homicide Review;
• Mental Health Homicide Review;
• Offensive Weapons Homicide Review;

An SUSR referral form can be found here and should be sent to ctmsafeguarding@rctcbc.gov.uk  

• SUSR: Statutory Guidance
• Written statement on the SUSR by Dawn Bowden, Minister for Children and Social Care
• 7 minute briefing