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.