HSE to open investigation into death of Gillian Astbury at Stafford Hospital

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HSE100The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has started a formal investigation into the circumstances of the death of Gillian Astbury at Stafford Hospital in April 2007, it confirmed today (11 April 2013).

A spokesman said:

“Following legal advice, HSE deferred a decision to pursue the investigation into Gillian Astbury’s death until the conclusion of the public inquiry, chaired by Robert Francis QC, into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.

“We can now confirm that our inspectors have today formally started an investigation.

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“Our focus will be on establishing whether there is evidence of the employer [the Trust] or individuals failing to comply with their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act.”

Pamela Flores is an events professional with experience at Symposium Events, a UK-based conference and events organization. She has worked in editorial and event coordination roles within the HR and expatriate management sector, contributing to the organization of major conferences including the Expatriate Management and Global Mobility conference. Her background spans online editorial work and events management within the professional conference industry.

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