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.