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Noted (AI summary) Derbyshire County Council is exploring the feasibility of removing an access bridge to reduce flood risk and constructing a Flood Alleviation Scheme on the Spital Brook. They will also continue to work collaboratively with the Environment Agency to encourage residents to sign up for flood warnings and review existing flood plans and evacuation procedures. The Environment Agency expresses condolences and explains that while they have powers to build flood defences, they are not able to eliminate the risk of flooding entirely. They will continue to work with communities and provide a Flood Warning Service and carry out winter maintenance walkovers. Defra acknowledges the concerns and highlights its national responsibility for flood risk management. The Minister will meet with representatives from Derbyshire County Council and the Environment Agency to discuss flood protection in Chesterfield ahead of winter.

Noted (AI summary) The Home Office acknowledges the concerns and outlines government funding provided to West Midlands Police. Decisions around resourcing are the responsibility of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable.

Noted (AI summary) The Road Policing Unit provides context from the perspective of detectives and Traffic Management Officers, stating that the speed limit does not need to be reduced and offering to speak to the Coroner or the family to explain their views further; the decision of the road's safety sits with HCC colleagues. Hertfordshire County Council will maintain the current speed limit, apply targeted vegetation clearance, consider area-wide rural speed management approaches as part of their Speed Management Strategy review, and strengthen messaging to the public on road safety and vegetation responsibilities. They will also propose regular multi-agency collision review meetings.

Noted (AI summary) The Care Quality Commission explains its role and inspection methodology and states that it is outside CQC's scope to amend regulations to allow HCAs to take on medical or nursing observations, noting that the report has also been sent to The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The Department of Health and Social Care will ask NICE to consider developing a national standard on the prevention and management of choking hazards in domiciliary and residential care settings, after concerns were raised about a lack of basic observation ability of carers.

Noted (AI summary) Total Security Services clarifies that its security officer was not employed as a first-aider and it's not contractually required by Tesco for security officers to provide first aid. The company expects its employees to follow their SIA licence training and will conduct monthly audits to ensure that all its employees continue to hold valid licences that have neither been revoked nor expired. Tesco will deliver "Appointed Person" training to approximately 30,000 UK store management colleagues starting December 1, 2025, with completion by February 28, 2026. This training will provide managers with the skills to relay information to Ambulance Control, follow their instructions, and administer basic first aid when directed. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigated the training and conduct of the security operative and Total Security Services Limited, and will consider regulatory action if necessary. They have also offered expert witness assistance to coroners in relevant inquests.

Noted (AI summary) NWAS acknowledges ineffective communication between GMP and NWAS but states GMP is taking action in relation to this and will be writing separately. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has commissioned a review of the governance and decision-making around which type of learning review was commissioned and undertaken following Mr Hamid’s death, expected by the end of November 2025, after which decisions around changes to the assessment process may be implemented. Oldham Council acknowledges the coroner's concerns regarding the transportation of Mr. Hamid, but states that their AMHP service acted lawfully and with appropriate consideration. They state that safeguarding adults’ partners are working with Oldham Safeguarding Adults Board to consider whether a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) is required. Response was empty and couldn't be classified.

Noted (AI summary) The Department for Health and Social Care acknowledges the concerns and outlines the Government's commitment to improving urgent and emergency care, referencing the 10-Year Health Plan and the Urgent and Emergency Care Plan for 2025/26, as well as improvements to ambulance response and handover times. They do not describe specific actions taken or planned as a direct result of this case.