FOI/2025/26/053
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| Reference | FOI/2025/26/053 |
|---|---|
| Description | Flame retardant chemicals in NHS furniture |
| Date requested | 13/05/2025 |
| Attachments | N/A |
Request
1. The total number of reported incidents, complaints, or logged concerns received by your Trust in which patient health issues (e.g. skin irritation, respiratory symptoms, allergic reactions) were linked to chemical flame retardants (CfRs) present in hospital furniture (such as mattress covers, beds, chairs, cushions, or other furnishings) used in your facilities.Incidents - NONE Complaints - NONE
2. Details of any correspondence (internal or external), meeting minutes, or formal complaints that reference concerns about the health impacts of chemical flame retardants (CfRs) in furniture within your facility. Formal meetings & complaints - NONE
3. Information on whether your Trust has conducted or commissioned any safety reviews, risk assessments, or evaluations regarding the use of chemical flame retardants (CfRs) in hospital furniture.
Safety reviews – NONE
Risk Assessment - NONE
4. Details of any changes made to procurement policy, furniture specifications, or supplier contracts made in response to concerns about chemical flame retardants (CfRs) in furniture.
NONE