Follow-up
Of 1,508 cases, 1,418(94%) had been subject to a review
either at 6 months or on case closure. A total of 86%
(n = 1,300) of cases were closed, of which 23% (n = 322)
were substantiated, in 32% (n = 459) abuse was found not
to have taken place and 45% (n = 673) were deemed inconclusive.
Interventions were provided regardless of case
outcome. Excluding psychological abuse, physical abuse
was more likely to be substantiated, neglect least likely to be
substantiated and financial abuse most likely to be labelled
inconclusive.