Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Divers not disclosing health problems during HSE medicals
The earlier warning
Kevin Miles · 20 Feb 2019 · Dianne Hockling, Leicester City and South Leicestershire
“There is currently no re uirement to obtain the diver's General Practitioner records which are often a 'hub' of various information regarding treatment by both hospital and/or private clinic)”
What was promised
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What recurred
- 30 Apr 2026 · Kevin Lapwood · Heidi Connor · Closely related · confidence 0.80 (moderate)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Kevin Miles · 20 Feb 2019
“There is currently no re uirement to obtain the diver's General Practitioner records which are often a 'hub' of various information regarding treatment by both hospital and/or private clinic)”
Later · Kevin Lapwood · 30 Apr 2026
“I am concerned that there is currently no requirement for doctors conducting HSE medicals to confirm that they have advised patients who fail the HSE medical, for reasons similar to those in [the deceased]'s case, of the risks of IPO.”
What happened next
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