Idris Habib
24 Jan 2022 · Coroner Patricia Harding · Mid Kent and Medway
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. medication left in cell
“Medication from the previous occupant of cell B1-18 was found in the cell following the death of Mr [name redacted]”
2. disconnect between local policy and training
“There was a disconnect between HMP Swaleside's local policy and the Prison Officer [name redacted] Training in respect of roll checks”
3. welfare checks not documented
“That measures put in place following Mr. [name redacted] death to ensure welfare checks are conducted are not overlooked and are documented as having taken place”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“That measures put in place following Mr. [name redacted] death to ensure welfare checks are conducted are not overlooked”
Later report
“(2) It was clear from CCTV evidence that prison officers and operational support group officers were not conducting roll call welfare checks and other welfare checks in line with national guidance or local policies”
Responses
2022-0020-Response-from-HMPPS_Published.pdf ↗· HMP Swaleside
Stated action · approximately 8am
“HMP Swaleside has introduced a welfare check that staff conduct at approximately 8am. Staff must open the cell door and ensure they gain a verbal response from the occupant so they can assure themselves of the prisoner's wellbeing. The completion of the check must be recorded in the wing assurance book.”