2014

Noted (AI summary) Response is blank.

Noted (AI summary) The IPCC acknowledges the coroner's concerns, particularly regarding access to intelligence materials, and states it is best placed to determine who within the IPCC investigation should have access. The IPCC considers that there should be a clear legal right of access by IPCC investigations to all relevant intelligence material. The Home Office acknowledges the concerns raised, particularly regarding the IPCC's resources at the scene and access to intelligence. The response explains the existing legal framework for investigations and information disclosure, highlighting the need to balance transparency with national security. The National Armed Policing Portfolio has commenced work to determine whether the introduction of body worn video (BWV), might be included in armed policing operations. The National Policing portfolios will ensure liaison with the College of Policing to incorporate, reiterate and reflect issues relating to cordon management and evidence preservation in its post incident management and operational training. The National Crime Agency notes the concerns raised and states it has undertaken a thorough internal review of its operating procedures regarding intelligence gathering, development, and dissemination. Following this review, the Agency believes that no more could have realistically been done to avoid the incident. The MPS will adopt a procedure for all future police shootings whereby a Garage Sergeant or Collision Investigator is called by the DPS to download the IDR at the scene, which will then be available to police; the IPCC and any subsequent legal proceedings

Noted (AI summary) The WSCB acknowledges the concerns but states that national practice is followed and questions if the report should have been directed to the Department for Education. The guidance in place at the time of the EW Serious Case Review (SCR) was undertaken is outlined, that which is now in place and WSCB's response to this is set out.

Noted (AI summary) The Motor Sports Association details its history of considering frontal head restraints and insurance policies, and provides statistics on affiliated clubs, license holders, officials and authorised events.

Noted (AI summary) Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has purchased the Patientrack electronic tracking system which is being piloted and evaluated, with phased rollout planned across the Trust, starting with vital sign input in January 2015. The Department of Health acknowledges the concerns and highlights existing national guidance (NICE, Royal College of Physicians) on early warning scores and the care of acutely ill patients, noting that clinical interpretation is still essential.

Noted (AI summary) Staffordshire County Council reports that the Co-operative introduced road humps, lane markings, and a pedestrian route after the accident. The Co-operative has agreed to renew worn road markings, and the council will add further markings on the highway. The Department for Transport acknowledges the concerns but states that changes to vehicle requirements are not proposed, as they are not convinced that changes to existing requirements would necessarily prevent similar incidents.

Noted (AI summary) Waterside Medical Centre acknowledges the concerns and details their prior communications with the hospital and pharmacy regarding the patient's medication, suggesting the delay was due to the medication's limited availability in the community. Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust states that the Clonidine medication was not prescribed by them and that the hospital would have supplied it if approached. They suggest that the Royal Pharmaceutical Society should consider the issue on a national level.