You will have seen the news about the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Report.
Phase 2 focuses on understanding the wider circumstances and the responsibilities of various parties involved in the refurbishment of the building, which contributed to the fire’s spread.
For more detailed information, please visit https://www.grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk/ Please note, the reports warn that they contain content which some may find distressing.
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report makes several recommendations to prevent such a tragedy from recurring. These include reforms to building regulations, stricter enforcement of safety standards, improved training and resources for firefighting services. There is also a recommendation for greater emphasis on listening to and addressing residents’ concerns. The inquiry calls for accountability for those responsible and a comprehensive review of the systems that allowed the disaster to happen.
Organisations such as the NAS and BWF are working to align these recommendations with ongoing work to define a sector specific Competency Framework arising from The Building Regulations (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023, as well as looking at the skills remit.
If you are affected by these hearings and need support, please contact the Grenfell Health & Wellbeing service helpline: 0208 637 6279 (0800 0234 650 for out-of-hours support). Alternatively contact Hestia Grenfell Support on 0800 246 5617.