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Wider context from the report

“1. Although the SW involved in this case had received Basic Life Support training, the evidence of senior witnesses for Peabody, including the Assistant Head of Service and the Director of Care, confirmed that there is presently no requirement for Support Workers, employed by Peabody to provide 24-hour solo support to clients in supported living accommodation, to undergo certificated First Aid Training including Basic Life Support training, prior to assuming their role. 2. Whilst it is recognised that residents in supported living accommodation have varying capabilities and varying abilities to care for themselves, as in this case, many will require help and support and, as such, will have varying - including significant - degrees of vulnerability. In my view, for those who are solo providers of support in such circumstances (ie are working alone in providing the support required) to not have received formal, certificated First Aid training, including Basic Life Support training, prior to assuming their duties gives rise to the risk of future deaths. ”