Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews
The Wokingham Borough Safer Communities Partnership (WBSCP) works with local partners to keep people safe, support those at risk of harm, and learn when serious incidents or deaths occur.
This page brings together published statutory reviews relating to:
- Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs), carried out under section 44 of the Care Act 2014 through the West of Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Board, and
- Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDRs), previously known as Domestic Homicide Reviews, commissioned under section 9 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, and updated in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
These reviews are undertaken when an adult has died or been seriously harmed and there are concerns about how organisations worked individually or together to provide support and protection. Their purpose is to identify learning and improve practice. They are not about blame.
We recognise that each review relates to a real person, and that these events can have a lasting impact on families, friends, professionals and communities. We acknowledge this with respect and extend our sincere condolences to all those affected.
Why these reviews are published
Publishing these reviews helps to:
- improve how organisations work together to safeguard adults
- strengthen professional practice and partnership arrangements
- identify opportunities for earlier help and prevention
- reduce the risk of similar harm happening again
The term Domestic Abuse Related Death Review (DARDR) reflects national changes recognising that deaths linked to domestic abuse may include suicide and deaths associated with coercive, controlling, emotional or economic abuse, as well as physical violence.
Using this information
This information is published to be open and transparent.
- For residents, it shows how learning is used to improve safety in Wokingham Borough.
- For professionals, it supports shared learning, reflection and service improvement.
Important information before reading
Content notice
These reviews contain references to serious harm, abuse and death. Some people may find this content distressing.
If you are affected by the issues raised, support is available.
Support and help
If you or someone you know needs support, confidential help is available.
Local support
- Wokingham Domestic Abuse Service (Cranstoun) – 24‑hour support line: 0118 402 1921
- Berkshire Women’s Aid – 0808 801 0882
- Hourglass (support for people aged 60+) – 0808 808 8141
National support
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
- Samaritans – 116 123 (24 hours)
Further local and national services are available on the Wokingham Borough Council support pages.
Published Safeguarding Adult Review (SARs)
Published Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs)
Domestic Homicide Review Library
The Domestic Homicide Review Library brings together published reviews and key learning to help agencies understand the factors that contribute to domestic homicide. It is publicly available, supporting transparency, shared learning, and improved practice to help prevent future harm. Search the review library HERE.