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Special Edition | Two years on: what Tom has taught us

It's been two years since the Safeguarding Adults Board received the referral that ultimately led to the publication of our Safeguarding Adults Review in respect of Tom.

Since then, Tom has taught us so much about what we need to do better to reduce the risk of others suffering abuse and neglect at the hands of those who are meant to care for them. In this special edition newsletter, we'll take a look at what we've learned, and what Tom wants us to take away from his experience.

And if you would like to hear from Tom himself, please do watch the West Sussex Community Safety and Wellbeing Service training video | YouTube, featuring Tom.

Read Special Edition | Two years on: what Tom has taught us.

Last updated: 01 September 2025