2026

Action Taken (AI summary) • The hospital reiterated the contents of a previous statement confirming that nursing documentation indicated care rounding had been carried out every two hours in line with policy while the patient was on the Trauma Unit and this continued in the Discharge.

Action Taken (AI summary) • A copy of the report was sent to the owner of Sunnyside Works, together with a s29 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, requiring the building to be secured. • The Council has been in communication with the owner of the Albert Mill site and they have confirmed that they are agreeable to taking access over their land to his property in order to carry out the securing of the building. • The Council has been working alongside of the Health and Safety Executive and officers have spoken with him both over the telephone and in person on site. • HSE inspected the site in November 2025 and took enforcement action regarding improvements to site security. • A further visit was made on 17th March 2026 to re-assess site security and the necessary improvements to the site fencing have been made. • Liaison with legal and planning representatives from Rossendale Borough Council took place to share concerns and ensure that both organisations are working together.

Action Taken (AI summary) • The council has reviewed its policy and procedures for hospital discharge. • Staff have been reminded of the need to consider any risks when considering the use of AT and identifying if any of those risks must be mitigated through AT being in situ prior to discharge. • The council will share with acute colleagues and the person/representative when AT is deemed necessary for a safe discharge and will arrange it in advance.

Action Taken (AI summary) • The Trust has implemented the 'Oliver McGowan' training module. • Tier 1 provides training on LD and ASD for those who require general awareness of the support Autistic People or those with LD may need. • Tier 2 delivers the above alongside providing di

Action Taken (AI summary) • The Necrotising Fasciitis topic was picked up as part of the regular review of NHS Website content in January 2026. • An updated version was designed, clinically-assured and published on the 2nd February 2026. • The updated content contains a reference to new evidence which supports that in 20% of Necrotising Fasciitis cases there is no primary infection site.

Action Taken (AI summary) Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has updated its Adult Early Warning Score and Intentional Ward Rounding policies, with staff reminders and mandatory training rolled out. The Trust has also launched an 'Active Hospitals' programme in several inpatient areas to promote patient physical activity and prevent deconditioning.

Action Taken (AI summary) • The Stroke team at WSFT immediately contacted the responsible medical team to clarify the correct TIA referral process with them. • The Trust has updated the TIA referral guideline to improve clarity around the process.