Inter-agency Communication

Overview

A programme for candidates to understand the importance of interagency communication, to understand the law around interagency communication, and to appreciate what can happen interagency communication breaks down

Who is Inter-agency Communication aimed at?

All individuals in the organisation who work with other agencies

Course Length

Half or full day

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will understand:

• Why we need to share information?
• Barriers and solutions
• How to improve communication and joint working
• False perceptions about needing evidence and sharing information
• Sharing information to prevent abuse and neglect
• What you can do if the person does not want to share information
• Sharing information with carers and family
• What to do if a partner agency is reluctant to share information
• Obligations to share information
• What a duty of candour is