HSE are currently undertaking a series of assurance inspections in the NHS. The inspections are focusing on the findings and recommendations from HSEâs 4-year inspection programme on the risk management of workplace violence and aggression (V&A) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the NHS.  These assurance inspections involve high level engagement with senior management at selected NHS Trusts / Boards, alongside âon the groundâ inspections, to assess the effectiveness of measures taken to address these findings and recommendations.  These inspections will continue into the new year.  HSE shared the findings from the 4-year inspection campaign on V&A and MSDs with all NHS Trust and Board Chief Executives, and with relevant NHS stakeholder groups and unions.  If any Trusts and Boards have still not received these findings, please contact us by email to request a copy. To help employers prevent stress and support good mental health, a free interactive tool has been developed that brings HSEâs Working Minds campaign principles to life. The Working Minds campaign promotes the principles of risk assessment, with a focus on 5 steps: reach out, recognise, respond, reflect, make it routine.â¯â¯â¯Â  The new bitesize online learning is made up of 6 short modules that guide you step by step, with helpful tools and practical resources. Youâll come away with an understanding of what the law requires of employers and what you need to do to be compliant.   Learn something new, refresh your existing knowledge or share with others to spread the word and help drive change.  Register and get started today In October, the government announced a call for evidence to inform a review of regulators, including HSE, to cut red tape and bureaucracy for businesses. The call for evidence was published on 17 October 2023 and runs until 7 January 2024.  The focus is on approximately 90 regulators in the UK covering most sectors.  The purpose of the call for evidence is to: cut burdens for businesses in new post-Brexit regulatory framework and improve customer outcomes establish what works well, what needs improving and boost performance For more information view this press release. Recent enforcement activity includes: Healthcare company fined £140,000 following patient death
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