Neville McKenzie
24 Jan 2025 · Coroner Emma Brown · Birmingham and Solihull Districts
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of anti choking devices in care homes
“there is not wide knowledge of the availability of these devices in care settings and if more homes had them it is likely that deaths from choking could be reduced”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“[REDACTED], who has considerable experience working in health and social care, said she was concerned that there was not wider knowledge of the existence of these devices particularly for homes that have a high volume of residents with choking risks like Acorn Care Home.”
Later report
“During the evidence it was heard that there is a device that may assist in incidents of choking, it was referred to as a LifeVac (this may be a trade name).”
Responses
2025-0044-Response-from-Birmingham-and-Solihull-Integrated-Care-Board.pdf ↗· Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
2025-0044-Response-from-HSE.pdf ↗· Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
Stated action
“I have set out below more detailed information on how health and safety incidents are regulated in the health and adult social care sectors in England and on regulatory responsibility in respect of medical devices.”