City of Sunderland

Noted (AI summary) The HSE clarifies the meaning of 'secure' in the WISH WASTE 25 guidance, stating that it requires a risk assessment to determine appropriate measures to prevent bin access, but does not mandate a specific type of lock. They emphasize liaison between waste producers and collectors. The ESA has been raising awareness of the dangers of people in waste containers since 2009 through various means, including the press, a cross-sector steering group, a safety week, a safety alert to members, and contribution to the WISH Waste 25 guidance. CIWM has produced imagery promoting the use of WASTE25 guidance and encourages waste producers and waste collectors to check the bins while filling and unloading, which has been shared on social media. CIWM will aim to write an article for the CIWM journal / website to promote the ‘People in Bins’ Steering Group and call for volunteer waste collection companies to get involved by providing data to mirror the 2014 report by February 2019. The LGA will include an item on the risk of death and injury in large bins in relevant LGA bulletins and updates to councils to raise awareness at a national level.

Noted (AI summary) The Department of Health acknowledges the concerns and refers to existing statutory guidance, CQC investigations, and national resources like the 'Falls and Fracture Consensus Statement' and NICE guidelines. They also mention the 'Quality Matters' initiative and plans to reform the social care system. HC-One describes actions taken following the incident, including internal investigations, informing staff of clinical concerns identified during meetings and supervision, and additional internal scrutiny of Hebburn Court. They also refer to improvements noted in a recent CQC inspection report.

Noted (AI summary) The Department of Health acknowledges the concerns, highlights existing national guidance on catheterisation from NICE and RCN, and states that ensuring staff are aware of guidance and how to seek help is for hospital trusts to action locally.

Noted (AI summary) The Department of Health notes the concerns raised regarding the NICE guideline CG63 and its review. They state that draft guidance is due to go out for consultation in September 2014 and the finalized guidance is expected to be published in February 2015 and that there is no scope to expedite the process.

Noted (AI summary) BIS acknowledges the concerns and describes existing campaigns and partnerships promoting blind cord safety led by the British Blind and Shutters Association (BBSA) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA).