Thank you to Community Care for publishing my article about a topic close to my heart, teenagers experiencing coercive control. You can read it via the link below: communitycare.co.uk/content/…

Why do some of us reach a point in our careers where we want to do something differently? For me, part of the answer lies in the decade between 2003 and 2013. In  episode 7, season 7 of the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector podcast, I look back at a period of enormous change in child safeguarding and some of the cases that shaped not only national policy and practice, but my own thinking about how systems learn when things go tragically wrong. Listen here:donnaohdedar.co.uk/10-years-…

Have you listened to episode 6, season 7 of the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector podcast? Hear me explore the challenges of working with larger sibling group families. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…

In episode 6 of season 7 of the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector podcast I explore the challenges of working with larger sibling group families. When we are working with a large sibling group, is it harder to be confident that we really understand the experience of every child within that family? Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…

Following on from the last podcast episode I want to continue the discussion about the significant legal judgment that has been handed down by the UK Supreme Court, and it changes the legal test that many of us have relied upon for more than ten years when thinking about deprivation of liberty. Listen to episode 4 of the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse sector podcast to hear more. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…

My Women in Business conference is working out really well for local networking. I’m more well connected online than in my local area. In this space we can make specific connections based on who or what we want to find

In episode 29 of the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector podcast I explore why a 'one size fits all' approach to domestic abuse services is not supportive for the people experiencing these services. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…

I can report back on massive progress made on the writer's retreat today. Chapter 2 is now in the making. This is the Zen Den and there’s quiet writing time available here. This environment is so much more conducive for creativity and writing flow. I need to find a way to replicate this in daily life.

In episode 27 of the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector podcast I discuss the DHR oversight mechanism and the developments two years after the Home Office consultation on the DHR statutory guidance. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…

Here is my public declaration that I am writing a book. I am saying it out loud here to hold myself accountable. The adventure begins today as I head off to Lancashire on a writers retreat for a few days. I have found a cosy pub for dinner. I have a feeling of anticipation about the retreat and being amongst the other authors.

In the latest episode of the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector podcast I explore the powerful intersection between WTSC 2026 and the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s report, It’s Silent: Race, Racism and Safeguarding Children.  Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…

In episode 21 of the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector podcast I ask the question, are we normalising abuse in later life?  Listen here: bit.ly/4sjwmpL

In episode 19 of the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector podcast I talk to Katie Fazal, an Independent Social Worker who has brought independent review work into her practice. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…

It’s a wrap! Just completed my talk at Community Care Live in London today & I'm quite overwhelmed to meet the inspiring and committed people who care so deeply about this work. Did you come & say hello? Your contributions fired me up to remember all that we can achieve in this incredible work. You also reminded me what happens when we remain persistent and analytical & collaborative & when we just care deeply & want to deliver #CCLive24

Are you attending day 2 of Community Care Live? My workshop begins at 11am. Come and join us at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London for Community Care Live #CCLive24

Come and join us at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London for Community Care Live #CCLive24

It was so great to speak to Carrie Bower, Domestic Abuse Lead at Age UK National on the Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast #safeguarding #ageuk #domesticabuse

Thank you @Daily_Express for publishing my thoughts on the importance of responsible & balanced reporting on the Huw Edwards case. Read the article below: express.co.uk/news/uk/193140…