Inner South London

Action Planned (AI summary) The UK NSC commissioned an update review into antenatal screening for GBS in December 2015 and expects to hold a public consultation in the autumn for three months, after which the UK NSC will review its recommendation. Research is also underway to evaluate the value of using rapid tests in labour to detect GBS in women with risk factors. The Department of Health notes concerns about differing guidelines for prolonged ruptured membranes (PROM) and GBS screening. They highlight that NICE guidelines represent best practice and that the RCOG provides updated guidance. They are monitoring developments on GBS vaccines, have completed a national surveillance study on GBS, have carried out an audit of current practice in preventing early onset neonatal Group B Streptococcal disease, and have approved funding for a study on accuracy of a rapid intrapartum test.

Action Planned (AI summary) The London Heliport is pursuing officially safeguarded status and working with the CAA/EASA, local government, and NATS. They are awaiting a response from the DfT regarding the case for official safeguarding. The CAA is reviewing the safety of onshore helicopter operations in the UK, will work with the helicopter community, and is planning a seminar on safety culture for the commercial helicopter industry. They will also actively engage with the DfT and DCLG regarding building obstacle impact assessments.

Action Planned (AI summary) • The London Heliport has continued its correspondence with both CAA and DfT in order to provide information to progress consideration of official safeguarding of the London Heliport and assist them with implementation of AAIB report recommendation 2014-30. • The DfT will treat the email as a formal application for official safeguarding whilst asking for further documentary evidence to support the application. • The DfT will consult the CAA and the Department for Communities and Local Government to determine what other measures, if any, are available to ensure that local planning authorities give due regard to safeguarding concerns the London Heliport when granting planning permission. • The Flight Operations team is conducting a review of the safety of onshore helicopter operations in the UK this year. • The review will include a post implementation review of the Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA). • The CAA will work with the helicopter community to consider whether there are any recommendations or industry best practice that could be incorporated into regulation or regulatory guidance material.

Action Planned (AI summary) • Leeds City Council has been working to design a scheme which provides safe pedestrian assisted facilities across the Ring Road at this location and the neighbouring Coal Road junction. • Design considerations have been concluded and a final layout has been confirmed, which will be compatible with proposed future improvements planned at the Coal Road/ Ring Road junction and also longer term aspirations along this strategic corridor. • A Highways Board report is to be presented to the Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) early in the New Year to seek formal funding approval to progress the junction improvement measures at the Ramshead Approach/ Ring Road junction.

Action Planned (AI summary) South London and Maudsley NHS Trust outlines planned improvements to policies, audits, and risk management related to physical health monitoring for patients on anti-psychotics, including actions related to diabetes screening and refusal of tests. They are considering adding the Glasgow Anti-psychotic Side-effects Scale (GASS) to their electronic patient record and have set up a working group as part of the London Strategic Clinical Network.

Action Planned (AI summary) TfL will conduct a detailed investigation of lighting levels on Westminster Bridge by August 2015 and consider appropriate alterations, also public consultation in summer 2015 on the road layout across the bridge as part of TfL's 'Better Junctions' works programme.