Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Delayed neurology outpatient appointments increase SUDEP risk
The earlier warning
Nicholas Pennicott · 11 May 2023 · Penelope Schofield, West Sussex
“long waiting times for neurology outpatient appointments was a persistent challenge for the Trust due to capacity issues within the neurology service.”
judiciary.uk/…/nicholas-pennicott-prevention-of-future-deaths-r…
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Nicholas Pennicott (11 May 2023) · stated timescale: May 2023
“The Trust now has 3 consultant sessions per week for neurology consultants to provide advice and guidance for GPs. This is a new facility which was introduced in May 2023, for GPs to access advice prior to or instead of referring for an outpatient clinic”
judiciary.uk/…/2023-0149-Response-from-Universityt-Hospitals-Su…
Stated action 2 · response to Nicholas Pennicott (11 May 2023) · stated timescale: none stated
“I note that the Trust aims to see urgent referrals within 4 weeks and has committed to making further improvements across its neurology service.”
What recurred
- 2 Apr 2024 · Andrew Ewin-Ripp · Nadia Persaud · Closely related · confidence 0.90 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Nicholas Pennicott · 11 May 2023
“long waiting times for neurology outpatient appointments was a persistent challenge for the Trust due to capacity issues within the neurology service.”
Later · Andrew Ewin-Ripp · 2 Apr 2024
“The waiting times for outpatient neurology appointments is in the region of 9 months for the trust concerned.”
What happened next
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