2015

Action Planned (AI summary) The National Trust is supportive of Wiltshire Council's proposal to downgrade a section of Byway 11 to a bridleway. They are also contributing to discussions with the Department for Transport regarding proposals for a tunnel for the A303. Wiltshire Council has commenced the process of exploring potential solutions with multiple agencies, including Highways England and Historic England. The Council has requested an extension to the response deadline to 12 months due to the multi-agency approach required. English Heritage supports the downgrading of Byway 11 to a bridleway and its closure to vehicular access, and offers to work with Wiltshire Council and the police on the matter. They acknowledge concerns about the impact on Byway 12 and that no recent action has been taken to review the use of Byways 11 or 12.

Action Planned (AI summary) While the Director of Probation believes existing guidance on offender recall is clear, Deputy Directors will ensure probation staff are reminded of procedures by 31 August. The Public Protection Casework Section (PPCS) will issue a Senior Leaders Bulletin covering recall actions and will organise Recall Practitioner Forums in each National Probation Service (NPS) division at the end of the year.

Action Planned (AI summary) The Department of Health has shared the report with NHS England, who are working to develop Liaison and Diversion services in Greater Manchester. NHS England is also reshaping mental health services commissioning and delivery and will prioritize investment in areas with Local Transformation Plans. The government has already made a partial change to PACE via the Criminal Justice and Courts Act to require 17 year olds to be treated as 10-16 year olds for detention after charge. Planning is underway to amend the remaining PACE provisions, and the Secretary of State for Education wrote to local authorities reminding them of their duty to provide accommodation for children denied bail. A multi-agency working group has been commissioned to understand issues and develop solutions. The CPS has modified CPS training so advocates conducting youth court cases are reminded that a youth can always be remanded for their "own welfare". The Chief Crown Prosecutor for Greater Manchester is discussing wider issues and lessons learned with the Assistant Chief Constable for GMP. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has completed an investigation, requesting written clinical summaries and risk assessments when young people transfer from other mental health services. The health diversion pathway has been re-published and re-promoted, and a multi-agency panel now has the capacity to deal with children and young people.

Action Planned (AI summary) The Department for Education is developing an assessment and accreditation system for child and family social workers. DCLG is focussed on supporting local services to provide early, integrated support for people who need the most help and supports local authorities on the delivery of the expanded troubled families programme.

Action Planned (AI summary) An advisory 20 mph speed limit was introduced and temporary pedestrian barriers were installed. First Cymru is decommissioning the Metro bus and the Authority is revising the road layout, removing the eastbound bus movements along the Kingsway with an anticipated layout change in October 2015.

Action Planned (AI summary) The College of Paramedics commits to writing to NHS ambulance services and HEIs to offer assistance in recruiting paramedics, advising them of revised Paramedic Curriculum Guidance. It will also advise the JRCALC on the recommendation made by the Consultant Gynaecologist and the issue of triage tools. London Ambulance Service secured additional investment of £27.2m to improve response times, increase staffing, and improve productivity and are on track to recruit 850 staff in 2015/16. The LAS has also updated its Serious Incident Policy to ensure staff receive feedback from investigations. NHS England details actions taken with the LAS, including weekly performance reviews, additional funding of £27.2m for 2015/16 to increase staffing and capacity, and improve ambulance response times, with a goal to meet national standards by September 2015. They also cite initiatives to reduce unnecessary vehicle dispatches.

Action Planned (AI summary) East Kent Hospitals will include an article in the "Risk Wise" publication reminding staff of the importance of reassessing and completing outstanding actions, and considering contacting tertiary treatment centers for guidance. They also highlight existing handover and review processes.