Barbara Rymell
27 Nov 2023 · Coroner Samantha Marsh · Somerset
The coroner's concerns
1. inadequate English proficiency of staff caring for vulnerable residents
“I am concerned that those working with vulnerable people who are in a position of trust and responsibility must be able to demonstrate a sufficient proficiency in English to enable to summon appropriate emergency medical attention when needed. Vulnerable people, by very definition, are unable to often appreciate the need for help; take steps to keep themselves safe and/or summon help for themselves when they need it.”