Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Grenfell Tower
Ref: 2018-0262
Date: 19 Sep 2018
Coroner: Fiona Wilcox
Area: London Inner West
0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner identified the lack of a structured health screening programme for Grenfell Tower survivors, first responders, and site workers exposed to smoke, dust, and potential asbestos. Concerns were raised about illnesses going unnoticed and the need for comprehensive mental health support.
Date
19 Sep 2018
56-day deadline
14 Nov 2018 est.
estimated from the report date
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The coroner identified the lack of a structured health screening programme for Grenfell Tower survivors, first responders, and site workers exposed to smoke, dust, and potential asbestos. Concerns were raised about illnesses going unnoticed and the need for comprehensive mental health support.
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That no structured health screening programme is in place for those who were exposed to risks of smoke and dust inhalation during the Grenfell Tower That those subject to smoke and dust inhalation are at risk of developing health conditions in particular respiratory illness after particulate and poison inhalation That there may have been exposure to asbestos during and after the fire that could possibly cause late onset health issues such as mesothelioma That without an appropriate system of health screening, there is a risk that illness may arise unnoticed or present later in survivors, first responders and site workers and thus reduce their life expectancy: That the NHS needs to undertake a risk evaluation and then consider an appropriate regular health screening programme for survivors of the fire and first responders and site workers. That survivors and first responders and site workers, need to be given access to guidance andl or information that would help them to understand what could be the health consequences of being exposed to the hazardous environment of the site of the fire. That the NHS needs to oversee and co-ordinate and provide appropriate mental health support for all those affected by their involvement in the incident; be they survivors _ bereaved, local residents or first responders or other workers involved in aftermath: The potential impact of this disaster wide ranging: It may be that the provision of some care services, for physical or psychological damage may be provided by occupational health services outside the NHS, however a scale and risk assessment of need and care provision needs to be undertaken to minimise persons affected slipping through the net and lost from appropriate supportive services_
Report sections
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you [ANDIOR your organisation] have the power to take such action. It is for each addressee to respond to matters relevant to them the fire. the very being
Copies sent to
Bick; Chair of the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry, Holborn Bars, 138141 Holborn; London: ECIN 2SW3. Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police; New Scotland Yard, Victoria Embankment, Westminster; London; SWIA 2JL. Dany Cotton, Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, 169, Union Street; London: SE1 OLL. David Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Wates, Wates House_ Station Approach Leatherhead, Surrey: SE1 6LH. Robert Jensen, Chief Executive Officer of Kenyon International, 1 The Western Centre, Western Road, Bracknell; Berkshire. RG 12 1 RW
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Report details
- Reference
- 2018-0262
- Date of report
- 19 September 2018
- Coroner
- Fiona Wilcox
- Coroner area
- London Inner West
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 14 Nov 2018 (estimated from the report date).
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- NHS England