The following risk factors are identified by national and local data:

Age 65+

Poor mental health

Male

Alcohol or drug use

Living alone

Smoker

Deprivation

Single parent families and overcrowding

Families with children under 11

Hoarding

Disability or long-term health condition

Our statement of intent is to have zero fatalities. Each serious incident is investigated to identify any gaps in our prevention activity, explore what we knew or should have known about the person and to make sure we, and any other partners, learn from the tragedy.