Learning the lessons in training from abuse inquiries — findings and recommendations

In recent years we have witnessed an increase in the number of inquiries into the abuse of vulnerable adults and in particular abuse within institutional settings. Readers of this Journal will be familiar with the particular media focus upon events in Cornwall (CSCI & HCC, 2006) and Sutton and Merton (HCC, 2007). This short paper provides a summary of the recommendations featured in these reports and is provided as an accessible resource for safeguarding co‐ordinators.