2026-09-01
SSAIB Under the Microscope - September 2026 Issue - Matthew Smith - Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
In this edition of Fire Safety Matters' “Under the Microscope” feature, we profile Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Fire Safety Team, based in the West Midlands. Led by experienced healthcare fire safety professionals, the team specialises in fire safety management within complex mental health inpatient environments, including life safety Fire Risk Assessments and the development of Regulation 38 Fire Strategy documentation. In May 2025, the Trust achieved BAFE SP205 Fire Risk Assessment certification through SSAIB, demonstrating its commitment to competence, robust fire risk assessment management and independently audited standards.
