2015

Noted (AI summary) The Metropolitan Police acknowledge the concerns and detail the challenges of responding to Acute Behavioural Disorder (ABD) incidents, highlighting existing training and the need for officers to act decisively. They assert that measures have been introduced since 2013 and in response to the death to refine training and equip officers.

Noted (AI summary) The CQC states it has no regulatory remit over non-therapeutic circumcisions performed for religious purposes by non-healthcare professionals, as the regulations would require amendment by the Secretary of State. The Department of Health acknowledges concerns about non-medical settings for male circumcision and notes that a change in legislation would require consultation. They will copy the letter to clinical leads of CCGs in England to highlight the case and reiterate the advice that circumcision should be carried out by a regulated healthcare professional.

Noted (AI summary) NHS Pathways has provided a response to concerns and will be meeting to discuss these issues. NHS England plans to publish guidance to help ambulance services develop new ways of working, and will work to increase the number of Physician Associate training programmes. HEE will also ensure that paramedic training provides an additional 16% growth. The CQC will include concerns about ambulance dispatch procedures as part of their planned comprehensive inspection, and will discuss ambulance dispatch management and handover processes with the North East Ambulance Service in September 2015. They will also meet to monitor NEAS staffing levels and recruitment. The North East Ambulance Service refers to their attached response which repeats the evidence given at the inquest and highlights the national operational standard for ambulance trusts.