Report dated 19 Sep 2024
Reference 2024-0503
AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted the Trust's inability to explain a delayed vascular referral and the inadequate standard of its patient safety incident investigation. There was also no clear evidence that the agreed action plan had led to improvements in care.
Addressed to: Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Trust
0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee · Chief Coroner confirmed non-response
Report dated 8 Aug 2024
Reference 2024-0460
AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner raised concerns about the incomplete implementation of risk formulations for prisoners with IPP sentences. Welfare checks by prison officers did not adhere to national guidance, and some operational support group officers lacked or did not follow essential training.
Addressed to: HMP Swaleside; Ministry of Justice
0 responses identified · 2 indexed addressees · Chief Coroner confirmed non-response
Report dated 1 Aug 2024
Reference 2024-0423
AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner identified gaps in prison policy for recognising childbirth as a mental health risk factor and issues with ACCT process robustness and staff training. Concerns also included the negative mental health impact of extended cell confinement for prisoners, exacerbated by a shortage of gym instructors.
Addressed to: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service; Ministry of Justice
0 responses identified · 2 indexed addressees · Chief Coroner confirmed non-response
Report dated 11 Jun 2024
Reference 2024-0607
AI-generated concerns summaryThe first aid training for prison officers lacked clarity on the use of rescue breaths during resuscitation attempts, not aligning with current Resuscitation Council UK advice.
Addressed to: HMPPS; HMP Wandsworth
0 responses identified · 2 indexed addressees · Chief Coroner confirmed non-response
Report dated 11 Jun 2024
Reference 2024-0608
AI-generated concerns summaryConcerns included insufficient official training for most Operational Support Grades (OSGs) who are first responders, and inadequate monitoring of first aid training records. The coroner also noted that first aid training on recognising unconsciousness was not prison-specific and new induction instructions had not yet been implemented.
Addressed to: HMPPS; HMP Wandsworth
0 responses identified · 2 indexed addressees · Chief Coroner confirmed non-response
Report dated 29 May 2024
Reference 2024-0297
AI-generated concerns summaryThe Prison Service Instruction (PSI) 64/2011 does not provide mandatory procedures for communicating known self-harm risks during the unplanned release of remand prisoners. This absence of guidance raises concerns about future deaths of at-risk prisoners.
Addressed to: Ministry of Justice
0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee · Chief Coroner confirmed non-response
Report dated 19 Jan 2024
Reference 2024-0033
AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner raised concerns about academic staff awareness and understanding of student mental health, noting non-compulsory training and insufficient guidance on identifying struggles, especially for neurodiverse students. A gap between academic assessment and pastoral support was also identified.
Addressed to: University of Southampton
0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee · Chief Coroner confirmed non-response