William Vickers
26 Jul 2019 · Coroner Tom Osborne · Milton Keynes
The coroner's concerns
1. ambulance crews lack radio system access
“the ambulance crew who attended the prison in response to the emergency call, do not have access to the radio system of SCAS”
2. first response lacks paramedic
“the first response did not include a "paramedic”
Responses
2019-0255-Response-by-CNWL-NHS-Trust.pdf ↗· South Central Ambulance Service
Stated action · July 2019
“New AED's with data cards are now in place at HMP Woodhill, which record activity during its use. This data will include the following: ° Incident duration - Elapsed time of the recorded incident from when the AED was turned on.”
2019-0255-Response-by-HM-Prison-and-Probation-Service.pdf ↗· HMP Woodhill
Stated action · end of 2019
“Since Mr [name redacted]' inquest the contingency plans at HMP Woodhill have been updated to ensure that there are no delays to the process of receipt of any emergency vehicle, including ambulances during night state. When a code red or blue is called, the control room contacts South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) immediately. When this occurs during night state, members of staff report to the prison gate to await the arrival of the ambulance, and to assist the responding dog handler with opening the”
2019-0255-South-Central-Ambulance-Service-NHS-Trust.pdf ↗· South Central Ambulance Service
Stated action
“we will ensure that the private provider firms that we work with are aware of this option so they can consider whether it is an option they would like to pursue”
Stated action
“The joint agreement will seek to ensure that ambulance staff can keep their operational radios and work mobile telephones with them whilst they attend to the prisoner”
William-VICKERS-2019-02552.pdf ↗· South Central Ambulance Service
William-VICKERS-2019-0255.pdf ↗· South Central Ambulance Service
Stated action · 19th September 2019
“The Chief Coroner may publish either or both in a complete or redacted or summary form. He may send a copy of this report to any person who he believes may find it useful or of interest. You may make representations to me, the coroner, at the time of your response about the release or the publication of your response by the Chief Coroner.”