George and Peter, 2025

The Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership (KBSP) has today (22nd October 2025) published a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) which was commissioned as a thematic review following the deaths of George and Peter (not their real names) in 2024.

The Partnership wishes to extend their sympathy to anyone affected by George and Peter’s death and thank those who have contributed to this review.

Read the Safeguarding Adults Review Report here:

George and Peter Overview Report

It is important that lessons are learned from Safeguarding Adult Reviews. A learning briefing has been created for professionals to use in individual learning, team meeting briefings or individual supervisions to ensure that the findings are disseminated widely. Some of the key themes covered in this briefing are working with individuals who are alcohol dependent, self-neglect, mental capacity, barriers to engagement, the use of the section 42 framework, deteriorating health conditions, exploitation and fire risk, as well as highlighting examples of good practice.

George and Peter Professionals Learning Briefing

If you’ve been impacted by this review or you know someone who is struggling, please reach out for help. There are many local and national support services that can help you:

• Bristol Horizons is the new drug and alcohol partnership supporting adults and young people with their alcohol or substance use concerns or for those affected by others' alcohol or substance use.
• Worried about fire safety at home? Register for a free Home Fire Safety Visit.
• If you are having a difficult time or if you’re worried about someone else, you can talk to Samaritan’s any time, day or night.