A healthcare charity has been fined £40,000 after failing to protect a vulnerable teenager who took her own life whilst in their care. 'They recruited inexperienced staff, failed to ensure proper training was given to newly appointed staff and failed to recognise the needs of Sophie.' However, after Jhugroo took over, a number of 'inexperienced' staff were appointed and given 'inadequate' training, the court heard. The RPFI, which no longer oversees the care facility, accepted its high culpability in the incident, the court heard. The court also heard that Jhugroo was the 'wrong person for the job' due to her background as a youth worker.

Source: Daily Mail March 05, 2021 19:29 UTC