Michael Waite
31 Jan 2024 · Coroner Sean Horstead · Essex
This report repeats 1 earlier warning. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of certified first aid training for solo support workers
“there is presently no requirement for Support Workers, employed by Peabody to provide 24-hour solo support to clients in supported living accommodation, to undergo certificated First Aid Training including Basic Life Support training, prior to assuming their role”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
Earlier report
“The inquest heard that the law currently does not require care providers to ensure that carers in a care home have had first aid training.”
This report
“there is presently no requirement for Support Workers, employed by Peabody to provide 24-hour solo support to clients in supported living accommodation, to undergo certificated First Aid Training including Basic Life Support training, prior to assuming their role.”