Belfast Trust Body Worn Cameras Consultation.
Belfast Trust is seeking views on its proposal to implement the use of Body Worn Cameras. Please see below for further information.
What is the Trust proposing?
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust plans to run a six‑month pilot using Body‑Worn Cameras (BWCs) in our Adult Emergency Departments at the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Mater Hospital. Body Worn Cameras will then be introduced in other service areas (as required) subject to the evaluation of the pilot and fulfilment of our Equality, Human Rights, Involvement and Data Protection obligations each time.
This proposal is in response to the unacceptable high and increasing levels of violence and aggression towards our staff. We hope that BWCs will help reduce violence and aggression towards staff and make our hospitals and services safer for everyone. The Trust’s aim is to deter, de‑escalate and document abusive behaviour and to create a safer environment for staff, patients, service users, carers and visitors.
How can you respond to the consultation?
This consultation is running from 23rd January until 17th April.
You can find full details, including the consultation paper and submit a written response on the Citizen Space website:
BHSCT Body Worn Cameras Proposal – NI Direct – Citizen Space
Two public engagement sessions are also planned for:
Date: Wednesday 25th February
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Date: Wednesday 15th April
Time: 2 – 4pm
Location: Arches Wellbeing & Treatment Centre, 1 Westminster Ave N, Belfast BT4 1NS
These sessions are an opportunity to hear about the proposal, share your views, and help influence the implementation of body worn cameras in this pilot and beyond.
A Registration Link for the Public Engagement Sessions is available here:
Belfast Trust Body Worn Cameras Consultation – public engagement sessions
We would encourage as many people as possible to have their say in this consultation. We thank you in advance for taking the time to give us your feedback and look forward to your comments.
