Prevention of Future Deaths reports · 2018

Billie Lord

Regulation 28 report to prevent future deaths, reference 2018-0338, written 1 Nov 2018. A coroner writes one of these when an inquest reveals a risk that could cause further deaths unless something changes.

Date of report1 Nov 2018
Reference2018-0338
DeceasedBillie Lord
CoronerThomas Osborne
Coroner areaMilton Keynes
CategorySuicide (from 2015)
Sourcejudiciary.uk record · original PDF
Responses published1

The report

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Regulation 28: REPORT TO PREVENT FUTURE DEATHS (1)

NOTE: This from is to be used after an inquest.
REGULATION 28 REPORT TO PREVENT DEATHS

THIS REPORT IS BEING SENT TO: :

Matthew Webb, Chief Officer
Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group
Sherwood Drive
Milton Keynes MK3 6RT

1 CORONER

I am Thomas R Osborne, HM Senior Coroner for the area of Milton KeyneMilton Keynes

2 CORONER’S LEGAL POWERS

I make this report under paragraph 7, Schedule 5, of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and
regulations 28 and 29 of the Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013.

3 INVESTIGATION and INQUEST

On 11/07/2017 I commenced an investigation into the death of Billie Johnathan LORD aged 26. The
investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 26th October 2018. The conclusion of the inquest
was a narrative conclusion as follows:

Billie Lord died from suicide whilst suffering from psychosis.

He suffered from autism and a psychotic illness caused by the use of non-prescription drugs including
cannabis. He was referred to the Milton Keynes Crisis team and came under the care of the Acute
Home Treatment Team who saw him daily from 5th July 2017. On the 9th July 2017 he was admitted to
the Campbell Centre in Milton Keynes as a voluntary patient after being arrested for an assault upon
his mother. He was assessed and monitored by intermittent 15 minute observations on Hazel Ward
until he absconded at 04.30am on 11th July 2017 by breaking a window with a toilet that he wrenched
from the wall. He climbed onto the railway line at Denbigh Hall and ran into the path of a high speed
train at 08.40 and died from his resulting injuries.

4 CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DEATH
See Narrative conclusion above.

5 CORONER’S CONCERNS

The MATTERS OF CONCERNS are as follows:

During the course of the evidence I was informed by an independent expert that it is recognised that
patients admitted to an in-patient mental health facility, such as the Campbell Centre, should be cared
for in single rooms and that three bedded dormitory accommodation is inappropriate since in this
particular case it added to the level of stress suffered by the patient. Consideration should be given to
a review of the accommodation provided at the Campbell Centre, and whether alterations can be
carried out to bring the accommodation up to modern standards as recommended by the Royal
College of Psychiatrists.

6 ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you (and/or your
organisation) have the power to take such action.

 7 YOUR RESPONSE

You are under a duty to respond to this report within 56 days of the date of this report, namely by 27th
December 2018.

I, the coroner, may extend the period.

Your response must contain details of action taken or proposed to be taken, setting out the timetable
for action. Otherwise you must explain why no action is proposed.

8 COPIES and PUBLICATION

I have sent a copy of my report to the Chief Coroner and to the following Interested Persons:
The family of Mr Lord
Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust

I am also under a duty to send the Chief Coroner a copy of your response.

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.

9

Tom OSBORNE
Senior Coroner for
Milton Keynes
Dated: 01 November 2018

Responses

1 response published against this report on judiciary.uk. A response is a body's written reply to the coroner's concerns; publication is at the discretion of the Chief Coroner's office, so an absent response does not mean nobody replied.

Response from Milton Keynes CCG (PDF)
NHS

Milton Keynes

Clinical Commissioning Group

25" January 2019
NHS Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group
Sherwood Place
Sherwood Drive
Bletchley
Coroner's Officer MK3 6RT

HM Coroner's Office

Civic Offices Telephone: 01908 278685

1 Saxon Gate East Email me “ee
Mikon Reyncsihiss/3Ed Web: www.miltonkeynesccg.nhs.uk

Dear Ms Toms,
Regulation 28 Response — Billie Johnathan Lord (BUL) Who Died on 11° July 2017

| am writing in response to your Regulation Report dated 1° November 2018 following the death of Billie
Johnathan Lord on 11" July 2017. Thank you for inviting comments from Milton Keynes CCG and please
accept our sincere apologies for the delay in responding. Unfortunately, this report was misplaced during a
change in personnel.

Your Report requests specific feedback relating to the Campbell Centre and its suitability as a Mental Health
Inpatient facility.

| can confirm that CNWL Mental Health Trust informed the CCG on 3" December 2018 that they are
commissioning a study to assess the feasibility of creating a new inpatient campus in Milton Keynes. The
outline proposal will bring together acute wards, older adult wards and rehabilitation services. This will allow the
Clinical Model associated with all services to be redesigned within a fit for purpose Unit for modern day
healthcare delivery. The CCG offers its full support to this significant initiative. The first meeting with planners
is scheduled for 28" January.

In the meantime, the service always endeavours to keep patients safe by making all reasonable adjustments
for those deemed at risk, such as intermittent or continuous observations following a thorough Risk
Assessment.

Notwithstanding this, even within the current constraints, the informal feedback CNWL received from the Care
Quality Commission following an unannounced visit on 16" January 2019 was very positive, particularly with
regard to the excellent compassionate care they observed.

In addition, MKCCGs Mental Health Commissioner and Quality Team members regularly meet with CNWL to
gain assurance regarding all aspects of patient safety and the effectiveness of related services and pathways as
weil as to monitor progress against action plans for Serious Incidents and other areas requiring improvement.

| trust that this provides you with the appropriate information relating to this case and assurance regarding the
development of Mental Health provision in Milton Keynes.

Yours sincerely, /

Chief Operating Officer
Milton Keynes CCG

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