Dorset

Noted (AI summary) The NPCC has undertaken a major refresh of the National Contact Management Strategy since 2015, with revised principles and practice that cover the issue of inappropriate channel selection. The report will be raised at the next meeting of the National Contact Management Steering Group. The Home Office is working to pilot and evaluate approaches to identifying and tackling high risk offenders, including adding suicide indicators to the list of potential risk indicators. Work is ongoing to review findings from domestic homicide reviews and academic research with a view to more accurately identifying key characteristics and risk factors for domestic homicides.

Noted (AI summary) The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges the report but states that a response will be delayed due to an upcoming General Election. They will contact the office to agree on a new deadline once a new administration is in place. The College of Policing and NPCC are working with forces and medical service partners to address concerns related to Acute Behavioural Disturbance, including raising awareness and consistency in recognition and response. The Chair of the NPCC will write to all Chief Constables to bring the content of the PFD to their attention. Joint guidance between ambulance services and police forces is in development, overseen by a joint committee. AACE will share operational considerations with the National Directors of Operations Group (NDOG) for ambulance services, and will discuss the report at future meetings. St John Ambulance is providing additional Continuous Professional Development training around Acute Behavioural Disturbance. They have also raised the topic for inclusion in the latest version of the First Aid Manual.

Noted (AI summary) The Trust states it is not possible to implement a blanket prompt for venous blood gas measurements. The Trust has 6 PEEP machines, though some were out of service at the time of the incident. Loan units were rented.

Noted (AI summary) The CAA acknowledges the coroner's concerns but states that expert studies have not found a definitive link between cabin air quality and health issues. They will cooperate with EASA's ongoing investigations into cabin air quality and review their position in due course. British Airways notes the concerns but states that they have been fully dealt with by government and regulatory bodies. BA follows existing guidance and legislation and monitors research in this area.