Other related deaths

PFD Category
Reports: 776 Areas: 72 Earliest: Aug 2013 Latest: 6 Mar 2026

75% response rate (above 62% average). 38% of classified responses show concrete action taken. Reports fell 26% from 91 (2023) to 67 (2024).

PFD Reports
477 results
Marta Vento
All Responded
2025-0137 11 Mar 2025 Dorset
HMPPS NHS Dorset National Police Chiefs’ Council +2 more
Concerns summary No formal process exists for prisons to share critical in-prison behavioural and mental health information with sentencing courts. Additionally, national guidance is lacking for ensuring continuity of care for released prisoners with mental health needs.
Action taken summary NHS England will issue new national guidance by end of 2024/25 for safe discharge of prisoners with mental health needs, including supporting sharing of mental health crisis plans via the National Rec
Matthew Lynch
All Responded
2025-0119 4 Mar 2025 Birmingham and Solihull
Provident Housing Birmingham City Council Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health N…
Concerns summary The internal investigation was inadequate, and barriers exist to proper Mental Health Act assessments. There's poor information sharing between agencies regarding residents, and support workers require more focused mental health training.
Action taken summary The Trust has interviewed the CPN regarding the attempted visit, reviewed its Did Not Attend policy to prevent patient discharge due to non-contact, and reminded all clinical staff to accurately recor
Anne Towlson
All Responded
2025-0116 10 Feb 2025 Rutland and North Leicestershire
Department of Health and Social Care
Concerns summary Concerns arise from the inability to obtain medical records or information from the Turkish hospital regarding fitness for surgery, alongside inadequate post-operative care and communication for a patient undergoing cosmetic surgery abroad.
Action taken summary The DHSC is considering the impact of medical tourism on patient safety and is engaging with the Turkish Government to improve the patient pathway. They are also considering how to better inform UK na
Fahmida Khanam
All Responded
2025-0039 22 Jan 2025 West Yorkshire (East)
General Medical Council
Concerns summary A doctor treated a close relative, breaching the cardinal principle of medical ethics.
Action taken summary Saville Town Medical Centre will immediately adopt a protocol/procedure to ensure GPs do not treat immediate family members, aligning with GMC guidelines. The GMC clarifies that their guidance advises
David Haw
All Responded
2024-0698 20 Dec 2024 Dorset
Royal Yachting Association Department for Transport
Concerns summary The provided text is incomplete and does not contain discernible coroner's concerns regarding future deaths.
Action taken summary The RYA disputes the need for legislative changes, arguing current laws are adequate and that event organising authorities are not best placed to manage certain risks. It will, however, work with orga
Fehim Ahmet
All Responded
2024-0683 11 Dec 2024 Inner North London
Network Agencies Estate Agents National Trading Standards
Concerns summary Estate agents lack industry standards or guidance for informing tenants about property hazards, such as unsafe accessible flat roofs, and failed to follow up on prior complaints.
Action taken summary HSE clarifies its role as Britain's workplace health and safety regulator, noting that letting agents have duties under HSWA. It suggests that the letting industry may consider issuing guidance on pas
Emily Lewis
All Responded
2024-0634 15 Nov 2024 Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
Department for Transport UK Harbour Master’s Association UK Major Ports Group +7 more
Concerns summary Inconsistent regulations for high-speed RIB operations, inadequate craft design for passenger safety, poor forward visibility, and insufficient risk management systems contribute to serious impact and vibration injuries. Licensing arrangements and interim safety measures are needed.
Action taken summary The Royal Yachting Association plans to release a revised edition of its "Small High Speed Passenger Vessel Voluntary Code of Practice" after the finalised MCA Sport and Pleasure Vessel Code is publis
Sarah McGreevy
All Responded
2024-0611 6 Nov 2024 Inner North London
London Borough of Hackney
Concerns summary Residents unsafely climb onto balconies to clear blocked drainpipes, posing a fall risk. The absence of remedial works means this dangerous practice is likely to continue.
Action taken summary The London Borough of Hackney conducted an external survey of balconies and drainage, and had plumbers inspect the pipework, finding it secure and free-flowing with no repairs required. They will also
Barrie Forster
All Responded
2024-0603 5 Nov 2024 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Communities Ministry of Justice Ministry of Housing
Concerns summary A severe shortage of suitable accommodation for released prisoners, including Approved Premises and local authority housing, leads to homelessness or unsuitable placements, increasing supervision difficulties.
Action taken summary HMPPS, MOJ, and MHCLG report that £40 million has already been awarded to local authorities to support housing for 5,988 prison leavers. They are also leading cross-government work to develop a long-t
Polly Friedhoff
All Responded
2024-0594 4 Nov 2024 Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council
Concerns summary A dangerously narrow shared-use path is heavily used by fast-moving cyclists and pedestrians, leading to accidents. Its width is well below national guidance, and no clear safety solution has been implemented.
Action taken summary Oxfordshire County Council, in partnership with the Environment Agency, plans to undertake user monitoring surveys, review and implement new signage, and organise promotional events from spring/summer
Natasha Johnston
All Responded
2024-0587 25 Oct 2024 Surrey
Home Office Surrey County Council
Concerns summary The absence of regulation on the number and weight of dogs an individual can walk in public creates significant safety risks for both dog walkers and other members of the public.
Action taken summary DEFRA acknowledges the lack of national regulation and plans to engage with local authorities, police, and animal welfare stakeholders to gather evidence on existing powers and interventions. This wil
Peter Parker
All Responded
2024-0565 22 Oct 2024 SWANSEA NEATH & PORT TALBOT
WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Concerns summary Significant ambulance response delays, exceeding the expected survivability of severe injuries, were caused by ambulances being held up at Emergency Departments, preventing them from attending new calls.
Action taken summary The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust acknowledges the significant delays in ambulance response but states they are not the primary authority with the power to fully resolve the systemic issues causin
Sunnah Khan and Joseph Abbess
All Responded
2024-0538 10 Oct 2024 Dorset
Department for Education
Action taken summary The Department for Education committed to looking at changes to statutory Health Education to ensure all pupils are taught about water safety, complementing existing PE curriculum lessons. The departm
Bryan and Mary Andrews
All Responded
2024-0532 4 Oct 2024 South Yorkshire West
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Fo…
Concerns summary A severe lack of communication and coordination between multiple health services resulted in significant delays, repeated referral rejections, and missed opportunities for treatment for a patient with complex epilepsy and psychotic symptoms.
Action taken summary The Trust's Single Point of Access Service is no longer operational due to a transformation programme. They plan to ensure neurology departments receive electronic copies of crisis assessments for sha
Gabrielle Steel
All Responded
2024-0526 3 Oct 2024 East London
London Fire Brigade London Borough of Newham
Concerns summary Critical fire safety assessment findings were not communicated by the London Fire Brigade to carers or family, preventing the implementation of a vital risk management plan for a vulnerable individual.
Action taken summary London Fire Brigade acknowledges the concerns, explaining that current policy prohibits sharing home fire safety visit findings with third parties due to data protection. However, they are reviewing t
Peter Jeffery
All Responded
2024-0501 18 Sep 2024 Somerset
Sedgemoor District Council
Concerns summary Public safety signage regarding dangerous undercurrents and rip-tides in the water is not prominent, particularly off-season, and is overshadowed by administrative signs. This leads to people underestimating significant risks.
Action taken summary Somerset Council is installing additional prominent safety signage at Burnham on Sea Jetty, including signs at the entrance highlighting strong currents and line painting on the lower jetty advising a
Laura Farmer
All Responded
2024-0496 16 Sep 2024 Inner North London
University College London Hospitals NHS… UK Health Security Agency
Concerns summary Public health authorities failed to adequately investigate a fatal E. coli source, neglecting to gather crucial family information or provide infection control advice. There was no feedback loop to clinicians, leaving the family without answers or safety guidance.
Action taken summary UKHSA disputes that their contact with Laura Farmer was inappropriate, stating the investigation followed national guidance and she was assessed as well enough. They note one learning point: for futur
Moira Farnell
All Responded
2024-0472 28 Aug 2024 Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Council
Concerns summary The council failed to address a known hazard, a broken pavement, despite prior notification, contributing to a fatality.
Action taken summary Milton Keynes Council disputes the coroner's concern, stating that their highway safety inspection code of practice is robust and compliant with national guidance. They maintain that both routine and
Elizabeth Bury
All Responded
2024-0480 28 Aug 2024 Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Concerns summary The carpark's speed bumps frequently cause falls, presenting a significant hazard to users.
Action taken summary The Council will remove existing speed bumps and replace them with a larger, flat-top speed bump that will be painted as a zebra crossing and adjoin pedestrian platforms, with work expected by year-en
Angela Mittal
All Responded
2024-0446 13 Aug 2024 Berkshire
Thames Valley Police National Police Chiefs’ Council
Concerns summary Police staff lack understanding of coercive control and its psychological harm. A new, improved national domestic abuse risk assessment tool has not been adopted due to financial and compatibility issues.
Action taken summary The NPCC developed a program to improve the policing response to domestic abuse, including making learning products available and embedding DA into police training curricula. They also launched the Do
Emma, Ellette and George Pattison
All Responded
2024-0438 8 Aug 2024 Surrey
Surrey Police National Police Chiefs’ Council General Practitioners Committee +2 more
Concerns summary The process for obtaining shotgun certificates is flawed, as online doctors enable applicants to hide relevant medical history. Licensing authorities also lack methods to fully uncover coercive controlling behaviour.
Action taken summary The DHSC states that a digital system for GPs to flag relevant medical conditions in firearms licensing has been fully rolled out by May 2023. They note the issues of applicants obtaining medication f
Raymond Brattley
All Responded
2024-0424 2 Aug 2024 Kingston Upon Hull and the County of the East Riding of Yorkshire
Royal Society for the Prevention of Acc…
Concerns summary There are inadequate fire prevention measures for vulnerable, heavy-smoking residents in care settings. Organisations should consult the Fire Service for advice on mitigating risks, such as using metal bins and fire-retardant materials.
Action taken summary RoSPA plans to review and update fire safety information on their website by Q4 2024, explore collaboration with the sheltered accommodation sector, and develop a policy position on fire safety in she
Peter Gregory
All Responded
2024-0430 2 Aug 2024 Worcestershire
Civil Aviation Authority
Concerns summary The CAA lacks regulations or guidance for the design, testing, and inspection of amateur-built balloons, and does not regulate competition balloon flying, leaving critical safety aspects unaddressed despite known risks.
Action taken summary The CAA is developing guidance on the design, testing, and inspection of amateur-built balloons and will publish new operational safety guidance for competition balloon flying. This work includes stak
Lee Purkis
All Responded
2024-0418 1 Aug 2024 West Sussex Brighton & Hove
HM Prison and Probation Service
Concerns summary A critical Mental Health Treatment Requirement was not transferred or communicated between Trusts, highlighting a systemic failure in MHTR administration and probation oversight.
Leah Croucher
All Responded
2024-0445 1 Aug 2024 Milton Keynes
HM Prison and Probation Service
Concerns summary Inadequate monitoring of a known sex offender under probation and police supervision, coupled with poor inter-agency information sharing, allowed him to breach terms and commit murder.