Worcestershire

Action Planned (AI summary) • HMPPS is investing over £40 million in physical security measures across 34 prisons in the 2025/26 financial year. • This includes £10 million on anti-drone measures such as window replacements, external window grilles and specialist netting across 15 priority prisons, including HMP Long Lartin. • The Crime in Prisons Taskforce has been established to work closely with police and the CPS to improve the prosecution of those conveying contraband.

Action Planned (AI summary) HMPPS is nearing completion of a project to convert fifty cells across thirteen establishments to ligature resistant cells, and are hopeful that further installations will be possible in 2026/27. They use the Assessment, Care in Custody, and Teamwork (ACCT) case management approach to support individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide.

Action Planned (AI summary) Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust sent an advisory notice to doctors reminding them to prescribe IV fluids and monitor electrolytes as per NICE guidance, set up a working party to examine the reasons for non-compliance with these standards, reviewed the full suite of electrolyte correction policies, improved the visibility and search function of the Trust’s intranet page, and planned actions to get all doctors in the Trust to do CPD on electrolyte balance.

Action Planned (AI summary) The CAA is developing guidance on design, testing, and inspection of amateur-built balloons and will publish it by March 31, 2026. They are also working with the ballooning community to develop operational safety guidance on ascent/descent rates and event briefings, aiming for public consultation in late 2025. The CAA will publish safety guidance for balloon events to ensure risks are understood and managed, working with the British Balloon and Airship Club (BBAC). They will also continue their review of balloon flying regulation, with a supplemental report due by the end of March 2025.

Action Planned (AI summary) This document (Exhibit JL1) is a training workbook for Ultra Events boxing coaches, including sections on responsibilities, weight matching, learning expectations, and a scoring method. DCMS officials are preparing a targeted consultation of key stakeholders regarding possible amendments to the statutory guidance within the next six months to reduce the risks around white collar boxing. Ultra Events now requires medical providers to supply an event-specific risk assessment and Medical Plan. They also reference other changes implemented since April 2022 such as shorter round durations, more stringent standing 8 counts, and clearer wording in event instructions.