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Teen Challenge UK, Whitchester House Duty of Candour Annual Report
Reporting Period: 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
1. Introduction At Whitchester House, honesty is a pillar of recovery. The Duty of Candour ensures that if an unexpected mistake occurs, we are open, provide an apology, and learn from it.
2. Incident Summary During this period, Whitchester House reports zero (0) incidents where the Duty of Candour was triggered. We are pleased to confirm a Nil Return for the 2025/26 cycle.
Critical Incidents (Death or permanent injury): 0
Physical or Structural Harm (Injury requiring extra medical treatment): 0
Psychological or Functional Harm (Long-term distress or loss of function): 0
3. Our Commitment to Safety While there were no situations to report, we remain proactive through the following measures: Staff Awareness: Every staff member is trained to identify and report unintended harm immediately. Transparency: We provide an environment where "near misses" are discussed openly in team meetings to prevent future issues.
Support: Our Dedicated Family Liaison ensures families are kept informed, maintaining the trust essential to our supported housing/recovery model.
Signed: John McMahon (Centre Manager)
Date: 31st March 2026