Dorset

Action Planned (AI summary) The Department of Health and Social Care is increasing the number of drug treatment places and providing targeted grants to improve drug and alcohol services. They are also launching a national media campaign focusing on the harms caused by ketamine. The Department for Education is piloting a teacher training grant, starting early 2026 and the Oak National Academy is developing new RSHE resources to support schools with the delivery of the updated RSHE curriculum, available from autumn 2025. The Home Office has requested an updated harms assessment of ketamine from the ACMD, including advice on whether it should be moved to Class A, and expects to receive the report by the end of 2025.

Action Planned (AI summary) Network Rail is developing industry guidance on welfare communications and has set up an Industry Working Group on Welfare Communication. The SWR investigation report was considered at the NR SPAD Recommendations and Review Panel.

Action Planned (AI summary) The NPCC highlights the importance of personal responsibility on license holders for the security of firearms. The NPCC commenced delivery of an additional two-day course for Firearms Licensing Enquiry Officers focusing on domestic abuse, family turmoil, mental health and wellbeing in June 2025. The Home Office alerted all police forces to the issue of information sharing regarding shotgun license holders, and it is possible for police to check if an individual is a firearm or shotgun certificate holder. They will also engage with the DHSC directly regarding police access to health information. The Department will explore broadening access to relevant medical information of others residing at licence-holders' addresses and engage with GP representatives. They will work with them to ensure that operational guidance relating to the existing Digital Firearms Marker policy remains fit for purpose and considers ongoing learnings.

Action Planned (AI summary) NHS England required ICBs to review community mental health services by September 2024. NHS England understands that NHS Dorset would actively support the expansion of this work to support sharing of mental health care plans. The DCR Partnership is looking to have the capability to share information with others using the NRL from March 2026 onwards. The College of Policing acknowledges concerns about the lack of a bespoke risk assessment tool for violence in MOSOVO units. They will consult with the NPCC Lead for MOSOVO and relevant subject matter experts to improve guidance and direction and will liaise with Dorset Constabulary to ensure they are fully sighted on current guidance. The NPCC will request the College of Policing to review APP and training material to highlight violence risk assessment more strongly within risk management plans; they have also reiterated a request for a full review of the ARMS process. NHS Dorset supported a learning event led by NHSE regarding mental health needs, and will work with SWAST to enable access to the Dorset Care Record. They have also opened a risk on the system risk register to scrutinise the accessibility of information across system partners. HM Prison and Probation Service acknowledges concerns about sharing risk information from prison with sentencing courts and highlights the establishment of immediate release pathfinders in three prisons to develop multi-agency approaches. They will task the Safety Group in HMPPS to consider this specific area when reviewing the Prison Safety Policy Framework later in 2025-26.

Action Planned (AI summary) BCP Council will work with the airport to investigate improving bus service provision and will investigate potential funding opportunities for speed reduction measures. They also describe historical context and responsibilities. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) states the accident did not occur due to their actions. However, they are working to improve bus service links and will construct a pedestrian footpath alongside Hurn Court Lane.

Action Planned (AI summary) The Department for Education will consider how best to complement swimming and water safety lessons already delivered through the PE curriculum, to ensure that all pupils are taught about water safety, including the water safety code. The Department will also commit to supporting the 2025 RLSS UK's annual Drowning Prevention Week.

Action Planned (AI summary) NHS England refers to existing GMC and DVLA guidance on fitness to drive and states that colleagues from each of the seven NHS regions will be asked to raise awareness of this guidance with their systems and providers. The Department refers to existing GMC and DVLA guidance on fitness to drive and states that colleagues from each of the seven NHS regions will be asked to raise awareness of this guidance with their systems and providers.

Action Planned (AI summary) Wessex Water will log concerns raised by Local Authority Highways teams about water on the highway on their customer service system to track investigations and provide updates. They are also engaging with Highways teams to identify risks and will hold briefing events for all Highways teams on the changes to the reporting system. Dorset Council commits to reviewing its Code of Practice within the next six months to ensure it sufficiently addresses hazards to highway users from flooding, surface water, and slippery fluids. They will also review their Winter Service Policy and Operational Plan by September 2024 regarding water encountered during salting operations.