Nottingham review

That Nottinghamshire Police remind staff about the importance of linking offences nominals are suspected to be involved in, to their Niche record.

That internal communications are refreshed to raise awareness of the need for the submission of DAPPNs prior to retiring from duty, which can be based on the officer’s observations only, and the requirement to create a task in Niche for the DASU.

That officers and police staff are reminded of the need to ‘tag’ Niche occurrences as domestic abuse.

That those responsible for compiling management information for domestic abuse cases widen their search parameters i.e. not searching on NICL tags alone.

That Nottinghamshire Police raised awareness with all relevant staff members that the DVDS scheme can be used to protect family members of domestic abuse perpetrators.

That Nottinghamshire police review and update the ‘Management of Repeat Domestic Abuse Victims Procedure paying particular attention to inter-familial domestic abuse.

That probation officers in NPS ensure appropriate contact with colleagues (either within their organisation or another probation service) when it is known that an offender is in regular contact with or is a co-defendant of or is related to an offender being managed by DLNR CRC. This contact should be within a timely manner and within 48 hours of the information coming to the probation officer’s attention.

That probation officers are refreshed on the ‘Every Case Essentials’ practice guidance document by member of middle or senior management.

That the organisation starts to use the feedback from their internal Case Audits to inform the development of future practice.

That Senior Managers complete an analysis into the knowledge and understanding of staff regarding interfamilial abuse and how it links to partner abuse and an action plan is developed if any learning needs are identified.

That HMPPS reassures the Ministry of Justice that this new way of working has brought about the desired improvements/outcomes.

That the CCG undertakes further analysis to identify the barriers for GPs in completing details of family groups and relationships to identify ways of improving practice.

That the CCG reminds all GP practices about the importance of recording social and environmental issues within the patient records and emphasises the importance of this to patient safety

That liver function tests are offered on site on the day of the appointment to maximise opportunities to provide additional treatment options. Whilst this is now in place in the Nottingham Wellbeing Hub, it is recommended that commissioners are satisfied that this is being done.

That the Home Office commissions research to improve our understanding of, and response to adult family violence.

That all local agencies raise awareness amongst staff about the risks posed in sibling relationships so that they are more alert to the warning signs. It is recommended that this is overseen by the Community Safety Partnership to ensure a consistent approach across agencies.

That agencies amend, where necessary, their risk assessments accordingly in light of the risks posed in such sibling relationships.