Risk Update Dr Lynn Drennan Chief Executive, ALARM

Current & Future Risk Issues Drawn from sources including: ALARM 2006 Benchmarking Survey ALARM 2006 Benchmarking Survey ALARM 2007 Annual Awards Scheme ALARM 2007 Annual Awards Scheme Zurich 2007 report: ‘Perception and Reality’ Zurich 2007 report: ‘Perception and Reality’ MCA 2007 report: ‘The Upside of Risk’ MCA 2007 report: ‘The Upside of Risk’

Partnerships

Anti-social behaviour

Environmental issues

Climate change (?)

Attacks and Arson

Elf ‘n’ safety

‘Sensible’ risk management

Getting the balance right RiskResponsibilityRegulation

Population increase

Changing demographics

Health issues

Strategies* Multi-agency approaches Multi-agency approaches Close liaison with community groups Close liaison with community groups Innovative use of technology Innovative use of technology Pupil and public education Pupil and public education ‘Short, sharp shocks’ ‘Short, sharp shocks’ * From ALARM Award Finalists 2007

Gains* Reduction in anti-social behaviour Reduction in anti-social behaviour Reduction in arson and theft from schools Reduction in arson and theft from schools Improvement in community health & fitness Improvement in community health & fitness Reduction in claims Reduction in claims More money for front-line services More money for front-line services * From ALARM Award Finalists 2007

Conclusion Multiple challenges ahead Multiple challenges ahead Risk management does ‘make a difference’ Risk management does ‘make a difference’ Spreading the message Spreading the messageALARM the UK voice for public service risk management

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