Policy for informing corporate parents, staff of the death of a care leaver
Case reference FOI2026/00543
Received 26 February 2026
Published 2 April 2026
Request
1. Please publish or provide links to the Herefordshire council Policy for informing corporate parents, parents, next of kin, staff of the death of a care leaver under 25 or a vulnerable adult?
2. Is the policy fulfiled by the multi agency service hub? or an assigned staff member?
3. Is a risk assessment made regarding those especially close to the deceased? Mental anguish and adverse reactions.
4. Is there a duty for council staff to inform parents, corporate parents, staff of the death of a care leaver under 25 or a vulnerable adult? 5. If such a policy exists when was it first used?
Response
1. Please publish or provide links to the Herefordshire council Policy for informing corporate parents, parents, next of kin, staff of the death of a care leaver under 25 or a vulnerable adult?
A: Please see policy attached.
2. Is the policy fulfiled by the multi agency service hub? or an assigned staff member?
A: Please see policy for these details.
3. Is a risk assessment made regarding those especially close to the deceased? Mental anguish and adverse reactions.
A: Support is discussed with significant others. Plans for support will vary for individuals depending upon individual circumstances, needs and the responsibilities of the organisation to the individual.
4. Is there a duty for council staff to inform parents, corporate parents, staff of the death of a care leaver under 25 or a vulnerable adult?
A: Please see policy for these details. There is no formal policy in place for vulnerable adults specifically. Such circumstances would be dealt with on a case by case basis.
5. If such a policy exists when was it first used?
A: 2013
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