The Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) has today published a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) into the circumstances surrounding the death of George. Firstly, the HSAB would like to express its sincere condolences to George’s family for their loss. The HSAB would like to thank George’s family who shared both their own and George’s views and wishes. The HSAB would also like to acknowledge the input from practitioners who were actively involved in the review process.

Sadly, George died in hospital in 2022 following injuries sustained in a fire in his home. The Safeguarding Adults Review into George’s death was undertaken to gain learning about the use of emollient products, along with other care and support needs, which can increase the risk of a fire. The learning identified will support positive change within the safeguarding system.

The review includes information about improvement activity already underway in Hampshire and the agencies involved will now seek to address any further areas of improvement identified. Progress will be reviewed and monitored by the Board.

The full report and learning briefing are available here:

George (April 2024) | Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board (hampshiresab.org.uk)