Patients are due to return back to Roseberry Park Hospital in Spring 2020. After work began to fix the issues uncovered as far back as 2010. Up to 50 patients were initially moved out in 2017. After a series of structural problems were uncovered at the Westerdale wards on site. The hospital had a number […]
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Care home hit with a £40,000 fine for major fire safety breaches
A care home in Alsager, Cheshire was struck with a large fine after multiple fire safety breaches in early December. The serious fire safety breaches made by Lavender Home Residential House put residents and staff at huge risk. The care home, which cares for the elderly and those with dementia suffered a £40,000 fine in […]
Autumnal Alarm! [WEATHER WARNING]
A weather warning as cold weather is forecast and the darker nights are closing in. We warned that the hot weather we so fondly remember was an increase to fire risk this summer. Now, the change in seasons to the winter weather is just as much a priority. With the Met Office predicting sub-zero temperatures, […]
Escape the Clutches of Fire at your Workplace!
What happens when there’s a fire at your workplace? Would you know what action to take and where to escape to? Read our top tips in preparation for the escape of a fire at your workplace. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems The sooner you know, the sooner you go! If you aren’t alerted, then how […]
Punishments and Prosecutions to the Detriment of Fires in Care Homes
In the past twelve months, at least three people have died due to fires in care homes. We’ve listed 6 care homes which have been subject to punishments and prosecutions in the form of fines and worse. Read on, to find out how to protect your people and care home in the event of a […]
Hastings Landlord Pleads Guilty to 38 Charges of Fire Safety Failings
Fire Safety officers from East Sussex Fire and Rescue welcomed the prosecution of a landlord in Hastings, who will now have to pay neatly £23,000 in fines after fire safety breaches. The landlord, Mr Wallace from Breadsall Farm, appeared in court after the service worked with Hastings Borough Council to compile a case against him. […]
