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Prevention of Future Deaths Reports

Browse 6,471 coroners' Regulation 28 reports by year, region, and keyword. Data sourced from judiciary.uk.

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Reports

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Andrew Westlake

Report dated 3 Dec 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 4 Jan 2021 Reference 2020-0268 Coroner: James Thompson North East County Durham and Darlington

AI-generated concerns summaryThe report identifies insufficient training for airline and ground staff regarding the vulnerability of lone passengers disembarked overseas, and a lack of procedures for safeguarding such individuals.

Addressed to: Jet2.com Ltd and Civil Aviation Authority

2 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Peter Unsworth

Report dated 1 Dec 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 4 Jan 2021 Reference 2020-0267 Coroner: Caroline Topping South East Surrey

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted a lack of written recording for complex medical advice exchanged between consultants, potentially leading to a misunderstanding of the advice's basis and importance.

Addressed to: NHS Improvement, Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Surgeons, General Medical Council and St. Peter’s Hospital

7 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

John Tucker

Report dated 19 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 4 Jan 2021 Reference 2020-0266 Coroner: Caroline Saunders Wales Gwent

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner raised concerns regarding the nature and extent of basic life support and first aid training provided to Gwent police staff, particularly for those in regular contact with individuals who are unwell or injured and may develop respiratory problems.

Addressed to: Gwent Police

0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Lee Elliott

Report dated 26 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 4 Jan 2021 Reference 2020-0265 Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw North West County of Cumbria

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner raises concerns about websites advocating methods of taking one's life, including advice on using prescription medications, and the easy online availability of toxic substances without safeguards.

Addressed to: Department of Health and Social Care

1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Anthony Slack

Report dated 1 Dec 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 4 Jan 2021 Reference 2020-0264 Coroner: Alison Mutch North West Greater Manchester South

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted limited documentation and observations at the care home, an unclear COVID-19 origin due to no admission risk assessment, and staff confusion over PPE guidance. Ambulance delays also impacted the transport of vulnerable patients to acute settings.

Addressed to: Care Quality Commission, Vicarage Residential Care Home, PH England, NHS England and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership

5 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Violet Jackman

Report dated 1 Dec 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 4 Jan 2021 Reference 2020-0263 Coroner: Alison Mutch North West Greater Manchester South

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted a lack of clear assurance that both parents understood safe sleeping advice, as health visitors did not ask for descriptions of arrangements. Concerns also included reduced health visitor services due to COVID-19 redeployment.

Addressed to: Department of Health and Social Care

1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Ibrahima Yahaia

Report dated 1 Dec 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 4 Jan 2021 Reference 2020-0262 Coroner: Emma Whitting East of England Bedfordshire and Luton

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted insufficient physical prevention for pedestrians to enter the Busway lanes and a lack of clear signage, with multiple fence gaps providing easy access. Concerns were also raised about apparent design flaws and a lack of preventative actions despite previous serious incidents.

Addressed to: Luton Borough Council

1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Lee Davies

Report dated 9 Oct 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 31 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0261 Coroner: Joanne Lees West Midlands Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner identified concerns about the risk of patients absconding from Laurel Ward due to a scalable fence and unrestricted garden access. Dense shrubbery in the garden was noted to provide concealment for various items, and there was a lack of regular searches, limited observation, and no CCTV.

Addressed to: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Renee Brooks

Report dated 31 Jan 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 30 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0260 Coroner: James Bennett West Midlands Birmingham and Solihull

AI-generated concerns summaryThe absence of UK guidelines for lipoedema-related liposuction means varied surgical practices and insufficient standards for procedure frequency, fluid management, and post-operative care, endangering patients.

Addressed to: British Association of Aesthetic & Plastic Surgeons, British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons and National Institute for Care Excellence

2 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Luiz Anjos

Report dated 13 Jul 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 30 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0259 Coroner: Caroline Beasley-Murray East of England Essex

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted concerns regarding relatively easy access over the footbridge parapet and sides at the location, which had not been remedied.

Addressed to: Highways Agency Essex County Council

1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Neville Bardoliwalla

Report dated 26 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 30 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0258 Coroner: Andrew Walker London North London

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted that Mr Bardoliwalla had accumulated prescribed controlled medication and there was no process for collecting and disposing of this medication.

Addressed to: Department of Health and Social Care

1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

John Jennings

Report dated 26 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 30 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0257 Coroner: Andrew Walker London North London

AI-generated concerns summaryConcerns were raised that a specific Code of Practice and British Standard 5839 LD1 Maximum Protection level for fire detection were not statutory requirements.

Addressed to: Ministry for Housing and Local Government

1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Geoffrey Banks

Report dated 27 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 30 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0256 Coroner: Margaret Jones West Midlands Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner identified a lack of a safe medication storage system for residents requiring supervision, noting the deceased could easily access a locked cupboard and subsequently overdosed. Additionally, the investigation into the incident was perfunctory and conducted by untrained staff.

Addressed to: City and County Healthcare Group; Comfort Call; Stoke on Trent City Council

2 responses identified · 3 indexed addressees. Read concerns and response evidence →

Agnès Marchessou

Report dated 26 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 30 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0255 Coroner: Mary Hassell London Inner North London

AI-generated concerns summaryA police officer did not share crucial information from a bus driver with medical staff, and officers also did not share Ms Marchessou's statements. Issues included no Merlin record of vulnerability and one officer's limited reflection on the incident.

Addressed to: Metropolitan Police

0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Eleanor Sherman

Report dated 26 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 30 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0254 Coroner: Sean McGovern West Midlands Warwickshire

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner identified two misdiagnoses at Warwick Hospital, despite specific GP instructions, and noted difficulties with the GP team accessing electronic records due to slow scanning of patient notes.

Addressed to: Warwick Hospital

1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

Claire Richards

Report dated 23 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 29 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0253 Coroner: Crispin Oliver North East County Durham and Darlington

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted the widespread availability of illegally dealt prescription drugs to vulnerable individuals and inquired about projected or actual steps to prevent medication diversion from lawful dispensing to criminal hands.

Addressed to: Home Office; Royal Pharmaceutical Society

1 response identified · 2 indexed addressees. Read concerns and response evidence →

Trinder Birdi

Report dated 25 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 29 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0252 Coroner: Nadia Persaud London East London

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner identified a lack of safeguards when a patient's suicide risk was downgraded by a psychiatric liaison nurse without consultation with the referring GP or a second psychiatric opinion.

Addressed to: North East London Foundation Trust

1 response identified · 1 indexed addressee. Read concerns and response evidence →

David Ball

Report dated 24 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 29 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0251 Coroner: Emma Serrano East Midlands Derby and Derbyshire

AI-generated concerns summaryDifferent healthcare departments maintained separate patient care records and lacked inter-departmental communication, requiring professionals to rely on their own initiative to gather crucial patient information.

Addressed to: NHS Digital; NHS England

2 responses identified · 2 indexed addressees. Read concerns and response evidence →

Sharon Kelly

Report dated 24 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 29 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0250 Coroner: Caroline Beasley-Murray East of England Essex

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted insufficient clarity in EEAS training for identifying police attendance and sharing risk information, along with communication protocols between EEAS and Essex Police for joint responses. Concerns were also raised about the clarity of blue lights response training for Essex Police and the arrangements for urgent mental health …

Addressed to: EFAS; Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Essex Police

1 response identified · 3 indexed addressees. Read concerns and response evidence →

Christopher Sparks

Report dated 24 Nov 2020 Added from Judiciary.uk 29 Dec 2020 Reference 2020-0249 Coroner: Caroline Beasley-Murray East of England Essex

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted the absence of an approved safe loading and lifting plan, a banksman to supervise heavy loads, and a clearly marked safe area for lorry drivers. PCR Steel also lacked the correct equipment for moving and loading products safely.

Addressed to: PCRSteel Ltd; SE Galvanisers

0 responses identified · 2 indexed addressees. Read concerns and response evidence →