If an incident occurs on a walk it may need to be reported.
If anybody thinks such an incident has occurred please contact Sarah Feal at bbn.chair@ldwa.org.uk
and she will advise and support with the reporting.

Why should we report accidents or incidents? 

There are two main reasons. The first relates to insurance. The LDWA insurers require that we report details of all incidents of a serious nature to them as soon as possible after they happen. This enables them to respond to and investigate any claim. Secondly, and most importantly, if we are an organisation that cares about our members and our standing in the walking world we have a duty to treat any accident and incident seriously to ensure that where possible it is not repeated. Without proper information on accidents and incidents it is very difficult to do this. 

What should be reported?  

Any accident or incident or a near miss that occurs during a walk/event can (and should) be reported if it is considered to be of concern. It is not confined to accident/incidents that occur that involve the emergency services or trips to the hospital but covers all incidents and accidents that occur during a walk or event that seem serious at the time or could be in the future. 

Our insurers confirm that the following types of accidents or incidents MUST be reported:

PLUS the insurers define an injury as:  

The insurers also remind us that in NO circumstance should liability be admitted or agreement made to pay for damages as this prejudices the position of the insurers.