Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Noted (AI summary) Dorset Police are launching Project Synergy to improve their investigative operating model and increase the resilience and wellbeing of investigative teams. They are recruiting a Detective Chief Superintendent to lead the project, which includes forming investigative hubs and introducing investigation support officers. The Ministry of Justice acknowledges the coroner's recommendations and highlights existing and planned government actions related to funding victim support services, improving SARC provisions, and implementing the Victims and Prisoners Bill. Response notes Chief Constable will address concerns about rape investigation caseload. Network Rail has instructed the raising of the parapet at Menacuddle Hill/North Street Bridge to a minimum of 1250mm above adjacent surface level, with an additional course of stonework from an existing minimum height of 990mm. The current timescale for completion of the project is one year from instruction. Cornwall Council acknowledges the complexity of funding for sexual violence recovery services and states that there is no record of Ms. Dolamore having contact with the Council's children's or adult social care services. It describes the Early Help Hub and training offered to professionals.

Noted (AI summary) The Trust provides a chronology of events regarding a prednisolone dosage reduction error and states that the treating and discharging physicians were aware of the dosage error and that it caused no harm to Mr. Roberts, therefore requiring no action by the GP. BNF Publications will add "diverticular disease (increased risk of diverticular perforation)" to the "Cautions" section of all corticosteroid monographs in the BNF, actioned for the August online monthly update.

Noted (AI summary) Cornwall Council is awaiting a response from the Porthleven Food Festival event organiser regarding additional safety measures. The council will also write to all harbours and event organisers for events near harbours, making them aware of the incident and asking them to consider harbour edges as part of their risk assessment process, to be completed by the end of April 2023. The HSE clarifies its regulatory remit regarding Porthleven Harbour, stating it only applies where a work activity is taking place. It states that vires in relation to festivals and other public events falls to the Local Authority, in this case the licensing arm of Cornwall Council and their Environmental Health Office (EHO). The HSE will visit to review the health and safety arrangements at the commercial crabbing area. Porthleven Harbour & Dock Company expresses condolences and states that the Porthleven Food Festival is responsible for all health and safety matters. They state that there is no evidence of where the deceased fell into the water or that he fell at all and that the report does not point to failure of the Harbour & Dock Company to recognise potential public danger. They are committed to ongoing reviews of health and safety issues.

Noted (AI summary) The Home Office acknowledges the coroner's concerns and outlines the government's commitment to providing resources to the police, including increasing officer numbers and funding for Devon and Cornwall Police. They also mention plans to introduce a new police funding formula. Devon and Cornwall Police detailed actions taken to address staffing and workload challenges in their CMCUs, including improvements in demand response times, implementation of wellbeing initiatives for personnel, and a process for recording and implementing learning from each summer period.

Noted (AI summary) The Home Office acknowledges the concerns raised, explains the existing legislative framework, and states that it prefers to encourage sensible planning rather than mandating every element of it through legislation, pointing to guidance from the Cabinet Office.

Noted (AI summary) Devon and Cornwall Police are assured that they are dealing with reports appropriately where a dog poses a risk of serious harm, and will explore with the Police and Crime Commissioner the opportunities for enhanced public communication, potentially with our farming community and Local Authority partners in respect of dangerous dogs.

Noted (AI summary) The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges concerns about opioid overuse and misuse. They outline actions taken, including a PHE evidence review, front-of-pack warnings on opioid medications, and structured medication reviews in primary care. The ACMD acknowledges the concerns and will gather more information on the scale of the issue of morphine sulfate solution misuse, being mindful of its legitimate use. They will request information from DHSC and NHS-E&I regarding patient safety incidents.