Other related deaths

Concerns summary Multiple prescribing and dispensing errors occurred due to an electronic prescribing tool that allowed bypassing allergy checks and a lack of specific knowledge about constituent drugs among prescribers and pharmacists.

Concerns summary Inadequate safety measures on a popular bridge and surrounding area fail to deter dangerous activities by teenagers, creating a risk of future tragedies.

Concerns summary Systemic failures in gambling regulation, inadequate warnings and information, insufficient treatment for addiction, and a lack of training for medical professionals contributed to a preventable death.

Concerns summary A specific road section is dangerously prone to severe surface water accumulation due to inadequate drainage and poor design, creating a high risk of accidents exacerbated by a lack of warning signs. Permanent engineering changes are critically needed.

Concerns summary Vulnerable young people face dangerously long waiting lists (over a year) for psychological therapy and specialist services like the Gender Identity Clinic, leaving a critical gap in support between urgent and non-urgent mental health interventions.

Concerns summary Failures in mental health care involved not using an appropriate care pathway, a flawed clinical review with poor record-keeping and communication, an incomplete incident action plan, and no regulatory referral for staff failings.

Concerns summary Unqualified social workers conducted home mental health assessments, missing critical opportunities to seek medical expertise regarding medication interactions, which may have contributed to the deceased's death.

Concerns summary Ambiguous Mental Health Act guidance resulted in a flawed practice where individuals detained under Section 136 were discharged without assessment by an Approved Mental Health Professional, increasing risk of self-harm or suicide.

Concerns summary An OFSTED inspection of a children's home was deficient, failing to consider relevant safeguarding information and misinterpreting evidence. Lack of guidance for publishing reports in "exceptional circumstances" led to arbitrary decisions.

Concerns summary Harmful substances are easily purchased with less rigorous control than 'regulated poisons,' lacking restrictions like licensing and record-keeping, posing a risk of misuse.

Concerns summary There was an absence of clear, written safety policies and protocols for venues and event providers, leading to inadequate communication of risks and poorly defined responsibilities for guests.

Concerns summary Children's Social Care disengages during mental health admissions, leading to a lack of social worker input in discharge planning and continuity of care, which increases patient risk upon leaving the facility.

Concerns summary Care home management demonstrated a significant misunderstanding of risk assessment processes, leading to inaccurate choking risk identification for residents, and staff provided ineffective CPR.

Concerns summary Social services struggled to properly investigate safeguarding referrals, appoint social workers within a reasonable timeframe, or conduct timely home suitability assessments for vulnerable residents.

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Concerns summary A patient's RAST test results were wrongly categorised as normal, leading to delayed action. Subsequently, only one EpiPen was prescribed against NICE guidance, and no allergy clinic referral or follow-up was offered.

Concerns summary Safeguarding considerations, particularly regarding a known poor property condition, were not adequately recorded or prioritised during a welfare visit. This represented a missed opportunity to formally address broader safeguarding concerns.

Concerns summary Knowledge and understanding of the Potentially Dangerous Persons (PDP) process were sporadic among police and partner agencies. This lack of dissemination and training hinders the multi-agency process from effectively protecting the public.

Concerns summary Agencies failed to effectively manage identified self-neglect and hoarding risks, particularly fire hazards, due to poor inter-agency communication and a lack of clear strategy.

Concerns summary Supported housing showed a lack of clarity in their duty of care, failed to conduct agreed hourly checks, and did not follow procedures for drug checks or risk assessment updates. Welfare checks were inadequate due to staff shortages and poor escalation.

Concerns summary Medical professionals lacked awareness of the dangerous bacteria *Capnocytophaga canimorsus* and its risks, coupled with insufficient public awareness for at-risk individuals to seek urgent care after pet bites.

Concerns summary Crossbows lack essential regulation, including ownership records or licensing, unlike firearms. This absence of control over their circulation and storage, despite their lethal capabilities, poses a significant public safety risk.

Concerns summary A critical lack of accessible water rescue aids, including flotation devices or throw lines, at the incident scene hindered efforts to save a non-swimmer.

Concerns summary Delays in resolving Care Programme Approach (CPA) issues between authorities and the inability of a mentally ill person to register with a GP due to a lack of documentation pose ongoing risks.

Concerns summary A computer system failure at the GP surgery led to duplicated morphine prescriptions, causing the deceased to receive significantly more medication than intended and resulting in an overdose.