Floyd Carruthers
5 Jan 2023 · Coroner Ian Dreelan · Birmingham and Solihull
The coroner's concerns
1. self-neglect
“Governors must have systems in place to protect adult prisoners from abuse and neglect”
Responses
2023-0006-Response-from-HM-Prison-and-Probation-Services.pdf ↗· His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
Stated action · 9 March 2023
“On 9 March 2023, the Governor at HMP Birmingham issued a notice to staff on the subject of safeguarding, stating very clearly that when a prisoner is found to be neglecting their own welfare it is the responsibility of staff to ensure that appropriate action is taken to ensure that their needs are met using relevant processes and to provide ongoing support. Staff are reminded to report such instances to the prison safeguarding lead (the Head of Safer Custody) who will consider the suitability of”