Inspirational Scottish Cancer Card founder recognised on King’s Birthday Honours List

Jen Hardy, founder of Cancer Card which supports anyone affected by cancer, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023. The honorary awards recognise the most inspiring achievements and service of people across the UK.

Jen founded Cancer Card following her diagnosis of incurable breast cancer in 2017. Facing her own struggles in trying to access the correct support for herself and her family, she has made it her aim to ensure that no cancer patient in Scotland will ever have to face the same challenges. 

Supporting all those affected by cancer, Cancer Card is a one stop shop which easily guides cancer patients and their loved ones to the services that will best support them. The charity’s online support hub allows them to find the help they need in one place and connect with a community of people who are going through similar experiences. This includes key sources of support which can help with finance, transport to and from hospital appointments, complementary therapies and free gifts and experience. 

As well as founding and leading Cancer Card, Jen was instrumental in successfully campaigning to make Pertuzumab (Perjeta) available via NHS Scotland, a drug which can help to extend life projections within cancer patients.

Driven by her own frustration of finding out that the drug was available on NHS England but not NHS Scotland, she gathered a huge amount of support from other cancer patients and the Scottish communities and succeeded in her goal to have Perjeta established in Scotland.  Thousands of people in Scotland each year continue to benefit from her active and persistent campaigning for the drug. 

This award recognises Jen’s outstanding leadership skills and inspirational support for all those affected by cancer across the country. Despite navigating her own stage 4 cancer journey day-to-day, including regular hospital treatment, she continues to work tirelessly for the charity, driving the culture of openness, honesty, and genuine desire to help support those impacted by cancer.  

Jen Hardy, Founder at Cancer Card, said: “Cancer Card is more than a charity to me. It is a labour of love inspired by my own journey and driven by the desire to bring hope and support to others battling cancer.

“We understand that cancer affects more than the patient and are focussed on providing access to the support needs of partners, families and friends too as they try to come to terms with the world of cancer.

“Unfortunately Perjeta wasn’t available in Scotland at the point when it would have helped me. However I am so grateful that this drug, which is extending lives every day, is now available in Scotland.

“We are already seeing the difference that Cancer Card is making to so many people, by enabling them to access everything they need in one place and take less time out of their day-to-day lives to do so.

“Our team is so thankful for all of the support that we have received over the past few years and we are working to widen our impact even more, with the aim of ensuring that our physical Cancer Cards, which provide a fast-track QR code to our online hub, are available in all hospitals, GP practices, libraries and Maggie’s Centres throughout Scotland.

“Receiving this award is more than I could have ever dreamed of. It consolidates the importance and purpose of what we do everyday.”

Miles Briggs, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Lothian, said: “I would like to offer my wholehearted congratulations to Jen on being included on the King’s first Birthday Honours list for her services to the promotion of Cancer Awareness in Scotland.

“I have been inspired by her campaigning and determination to make a difference to other people’s lives. Jen has put in a power of work to help create a one-stop information portal for others who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. Her tireless work, along with that of her team and countless volunteers, has been an inspiration to all of us and the success of Cancer Card is a testament to this.

“Jen’s inclusion on the Honours list recognises her determination to help others and is no more than she deserves.”

Ian Pirrie, Chief Executive at Cancer Card, said: “Jen is truly one of the most inspiring individuals I know and there is nobody more deserving of this prestigious award.

“Unfortunately, more than 3 million people in the UK are living with cancer. The support that Cancer Card provides is helping to alleviate the unnecessary stresses that so many would have previously faced following their cancer diagnosis, whilst also trying to deal with the emotional toll that comes alongside this. The Cancer Card team and I are delighted that her hard work and sheer dedication to improving the lives of others has been recognised.”  

Cancer Card has recently been announced as a finalist for the Digital Leaders 100 Awards 2023 ‘HealthTech Innovation of the Year’ category.

The final will take place in June and praises those who are driving transformational change by leveraging technology to improve healthcare provision and service efficiency across the UK.

Voting is now open at https://digileaders100.com/healthtech-innovation. 

Eyre Place planning application: MSP hails ‘power of community’

A Scottish Government Reporter appointed to consider the Eyre Place planning application has dismissed the developer’s appeal and refused planning permission.  

Nearly 400 objections to the planning application 22/0384/FUL (Student Accommodation) 72-74 Eyre Place were received from residents. The residents were largely concerned with the overall scale of the development, its overbearing presence blocking natural light for neighbours, and dense accommodation which would overburden local infrastructure and amenities. 

Many local residents, therefore, felt the proposal was not compatible with the character of the area in terms of use or design and could also increase noise and disturbance due to plans that the top storey of the flats would be dedicated to ‘entertainment’ and karaoke booths. 

On 11 January 2023, it was unanimously agreed by The City of Edinburgh Council’s Planning and Development Management Sub-Committee that a hearing would be held, so that local residents and developers could make their case in the Council chambers, before a final vote was held.

However, the developers, CA Europe Operating Company, appealed, and a Reporter, (a lawyer appointed by Scottish Government Ministers), instead was tasked to decide on the merits of the planning application. 

Foysol Choudhury, list MSP for Lothian, raised deep concerns at the time about the fact that the public hearing would not take place and that the voices of local residents would not be heard, with local democracy being sidelined by the developer’s appeal. 

Responding to the news that the Reporter has now dismissed the developer’s appeal and that planning permission has been denied, Foysol Choudhury MSP said: “My constituents are overjoyed at this result and they should be congratulated for all their hard work in organising as a community, to ensure their concerns about this planning application were heard by elected officials. 

“Many of my constituents told me that the community was in despair, not just because of the proposed development but because they felt the decision to sideline the public hearing led to their voices being silenced. 

“The developers attempted to bypass local democracy and failed in their appeal, which is of course a relief for my constituents, but we must learn lessons so that local democracy is not circumvented like this again in the future.  

“Nevertheless, I am glad that this deeply unpopular planning application has been denied. It’s great to see what can be achieved through the power of community!” 

Local resident, Hannah Edwards, said: “Our community is delighted with the Reporter’s decision. It reflects what was obvious to so many when we first saw this aggressive proposal 18 months ago.

“A development of this size on a constrained site would have had a really negative impact on the lives of so many. We’re eternally grateful to each and every person who fought so hard to get the result we were so dearly hoping for.” 

Over 100 arrested in ‘record breaking’ illegal working crackdown 

The Home Office deployed over 300 immigration officers on over 150 enforcement visits in one day to crack down on illegal working across the UK 

The Home Office has conducted a record number of visits targeting illegal working in one day, as part of a nationwide operation.

During the operation, which took place across the UK yesterday, Immigration Enforcement officers arrested 105 foreign nationals found working without the right to do so during 159 illegal working visits.

The arrests took place at commercial premises including restaurants, car washes, nail bars, barber shops and convenience stores.

Suspects were arrested for offences including illegal working and possession of false documentation, with sums of cash seized at some locations.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended an early morning visit in Brent, North London, to observe Immigration Enforcement officers at work as part of the day of action.

Home Secretary, Suella Braverman said: “Illegal working harms our communities, cheats honest workers out of employment and defrauds the public purse as no taxes are paid. As the Prime Minister has set out, we are committed to tackling the abuse of our laws and borders.

“We know the prospect of black-market employment is a significant attraction for migrants considering making dangerous and illegal journeys to the UK.  Operations such as today send a clear message that we will not stand for this.”

Of those arrested, over 40 were detained by the Home Office, pending their removal from the UK, with the remaining suspects being released on immigration bail. It is also expected that a number of the arrests will result in voluntary departure from the UK.

Offenders of over 20 different nationalities were found to be working without the right to do so in the UK.

The operation builds on the ongoing work by Immigration Enforcement officers to clamp down on illegal working which is a key part of the government’s approach to stopping the boats.

This work tackles illegal migration by breaking the business model of criminal gangs who use the offer of black market jobs as one way to draw people to the UK illegally.

In the first quarter of 2023, Immigration Enforcement teams delivered 1,303 enforcement visits, a 57% increase on the same period last year, and since the PM set out his plan to stop the boats in December, arrests have now doubled since the same period last year.

Director of Enforcement, Compliance and Crime, Eddy Montgomery, added: “This result demonstrates the dedication and professionalism of our officers to take action against immigration offenders, as well as employers who are not complying with the rules. Our enforcement teams are working around the clock to deter immigration offending and help protect the public.

“Working closely with partners and agencies including the police and the National Crime Agency, we are tackling illegal working at every level. It is vital that we not only identify individuals in breach of immigration law but target the people smuggling networks behind this type of criminal activity.”

Artist Bill Drummond gifts painting to Western General Hospital

Staff, patients and visitors at the Western General Hospital welcomed conceptual artist, Bill Drummond, to officially commence the loan of his ‘The Boy Friends’ Painting’ for the next year. As part of the event, guests also heard the artist speak about the inspiration for and background to the work.

Bill created The Boy Friends’ Painting to support local Portobello poet and author, Michael Pedersen’s memoir, Boy Friends, about losing a friend before their time. In 2018, Michael lost his cherished friend, Scott Hutchison, to suicide.

Scott was the genius singer song writer of Frightened Rabbit, whose back catalogue has influenced music makers for years and touched the lives of music lovers all over the world.

Michael asked Bill to do a painting for the launch of the book and he created a large 190 x 130cm canvas with the text “The Boy Friends’ Painting”. He has invited others to paint some of the painting and then, on the back of the canvas, add the name of the person they have lost too soon. By doing so, they become immortalised as part of Bill Drummond’s art for evermore.

Dr Catherine Quinn, Consultant, Medicine of the Elderly and POPS at the Western General, became aware of the painting while attending the Boy Friends book launch in The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh.

She said: “When Bill invited people to offer to take the painting for a year to use it wherever they thought it may improve the wellbeing of others, a few other hospital consultants and I thought this would be such an amazing piece to have at the Western General.

“Bill was really keen on the idea of it being displayed where patients, staff and visitors could view it and hopefully gain some benefit from interacting with it, so has gifted it to us for a year.

“We are delighted that he made a special visit to Edinburgh this week to explain the background to the painting and invite others to be part of this journey celebrating the lives of the friends we loved and lost. During its time with us, the canvas is likely to change significantly, but that’s part of the aim.”

The team at the Western General is working with NHS Lothian Charity’s Tonic Arts team to support the display and sharing of the work.

Susan Grant, Tonic Arts Manager, said: “This is such a generous gesture by artist Bill Drummond. Loans and events like this really help to reinforce how important art and creativity are in healthcare settings.

“Art can help take you out of yourself, sometimes providing relief and distraction from what is happening to you; sometimes providing a therapeutic process. What may seem like the simple act of contributing the name of a loved one to a piece of art can help honour a memory and can help in some small way towards healing. That’s the beauty of art, it can support so many people in such a variety of ways.”

Bill Drummond said: “I’m very pleased, it sounds pretentious, but I’m honoured to have the painting at the Western General with the NHS being under so much pressure.”

Bill Drummond has had a prodigious and eclectic art career that, since 1976, has taken on a multitude of forms including writing and performing music (he’s a founding member of the KLF), managing bands (Echo and the Bunnymen), running record labels, forming art foundations, writing, publishing, lecturing, and painting. He has supported countless other artists in their creative journeys.

Michael Pederson wrote the very moving Boy Friends book as a means of confronting the bewildering process of grief. What starts as a love letter to his best friend, becomes a celebration of friendship and an exploration of the gap that is left when someone you love leaves this world before their time.

The painting will be displayed in the Anne Ferguson café area of the Western General Hospital.

The King’s Birthday Honours

First Minister congratulates Scotland’s Honour recipients

First Minister Humza Yousaf has paid tribute to Scotland’s recipients in The King’s Birthday Honours list, in the first round following his Coronation.

In recognition of exceptional contributions to public life and in keeping with the Coronation theme of “The Big Help Out”, this year’s awards celebrate recipients that have contributed to their community and undertaken voluntary services.

Jackie Baillie, the Deputy Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, has been awarded a Damehood for political and public service, while those being awarded a CBE include, Thomas Evans, Professor of Molecular Microbiology, University of Glasgow, for services to healthcare during Covid-19 and Peter Lawson, Chair of Scottish Opera, for services to the arts.

Among those receiving an OBE is Fiona McKenzie, the founder of Centrestage, Kilmarnock, for services to the community in East Ayrshire. Gordon Reid, wheelchair tennis player, receives an OBE for services to tennis. The Head of Events and Exhibitions at the Scottish Parliament, Roy Devon, is recognised for services following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

Those receiving MBEs include Sally Magnusson, broadcaster and author, for services to people with Dementia and their carers. Annie McSween DL, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (Ness Historical Society, Isle of Lewis), for services to the Scots Gàidhlig language, and Dr Inderjit Singh, for voluntary and charitable services, also receive MBEs. The founder of Finding Your Feet, Corinne Hutton, receives an MBE for her work raising awareness of sepsis and amputees.

Archibald Jenkins, for services to charity and to the community in Peebles, and Anne McCreadie, for services to the community in Merkinch, Inverness, are among those honoured with a BEM.

Malcolm Graham, Deputy Chief Constable, and Kenneth MacDonald, Assistant Chief Constable, Police Scotland, will receive The King’s Police Medal. The King’s Fire Service Medal will be awarded to Matt Acton, Area Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Julie Shields, Head of Service for the East Region, Scottish Ambulance Service will receive The King’s Ambulance Service Medal.

The First Minister said: “Those recognised have made outstanding contributions to communities across Scotland and beyond. Their service and dedication makes our country a better place for everyone and I am pleased to see this has been recognised.

“I also want to congratulate those personnel who have been awarded The King’s Fire, Police or Ambulance Service Medals. Scotland’s emergency services keep us safe every day of the year and serve our communities with distinction. Their hard work and dedication is deeply appreciated.” 

Scottish Secretary congratulates Scottish honours recipients

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: “My warmest congratulations go to all the Scottish recipients of the King’s birthday honours.

“Scots are well represented in His Majesty’s first honours list, which showcases the best of Scottish talent – including sport, the arts, community and education.

“Footballing legend John Greig’s CBE is a fitting tribute to his lifetime contribution to Scottish sport, and his charitable work raising funds for veterans and supporting facilities for people with dementia.

“Broadcaster and national treasure Ken Bruce receives an MBE in recognition of his many decades of UK broadcasting. Bill Gray has been a stalwart of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland for many years, and played a key role in the organisation’s recovery from covid. And Councillor James Stockan receives an OBE for his unstinting work to improve the lives of island communities as the leader of Orkney Council.

“I also pay tribute to the many Scots who have been recognised for their selfless and unstinting charity and voluntary work. The length and breadth of Scotland, the commitment of so many unsung heroes keeps local communities not just alive but thriving. I am very pleased that so many of those committed citizens have been recognised today.”

The Scottish recipients include:

  • Jackie Ballie MSP, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. For political and public service.
  • John Greig (former Rangers and Scotland player), CBE: For services to football and the community in Scotland.
  • Ken Bruce (broadcaster), MBE: For services to radio, to autism awareness and charity.
  • Gordon Reid (professional wheelchair tennis player), OBE. For services to tennis. Gordon is a Paralympic gold, silver, and bronze medallist
  • Sally Magnusson (broadcaster and author), OBE: For services to people with dementia.
  • Councillor James Stockan (Leader of Orkney Islands Council), OBE: For services to local government.
  • Paul Little (Principal and Chief Executive of City of Glasgow College), OBE. For services to education.
  • Bill Gray (former chair of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland), OBE. For services to agriculture, charity and the community in Scotland. Bill has served the RHASS for a number of years as director and chair. He helped the organisation – and the Royal Highland Show – recover after covid. Bill is also active in developing farming education and skills.
  • Jen Hardy (cancer campaigner), OBE. For services to cancer support. Jen, herself living with cancer, has become an inspirational campaigner for cancer treatment and support services. She successfully lobbied for the life-extending drug Pertuzumab (Perjeta) to be made available on the NHS in Scotland. She also founded the charity Cancer Card.
  • Jim Stewart (former chair of Hamilton Sound talking newspaper), OBE: For services to visually impaired people. Jim set up the Hamilton Sound talking newspaper in 1983, distributing audio recordings of the local paper to local visually impaired people. He ran the service for 39 years, only standing down as chair in 2022.
  • Jill Lauder, (hairdresser), OBE: For services to the community. Jill owns Lady J’s Unisex Hair Salon in Grangemouth and provides a free service for cancer patients. Jill set up the Feel Good Project, which, on the first Monday of every month, offers beauty treatments, support, advice, information and friendship to women who are experiencing hair loss due to treatment for cancer.

The King’s Birthday Honours 2023.

Animation launched to prevent drownings this summer

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has launched a brand-new animation which focuses on the Water Safety Code as part of its annual Drowning Prevention Week campaign which runs 17-24 June. 

Since 1891 the national charity has been sharing their expertise in water safety, lifesaving, and lifeguarding to educate everyone to enjoy water safely. Drowning Prevention Week is now in its 10th year and continues to help educate school aged children on how they can enjoy water safely and prevent any future drownings. 

The charity conducted research with parents in the UK which showed that only around one in six UK adults were familiar with the Water Safety Code and its aims, and one in four parents haven’t or don’t remember ever discussing water safety with their child(ren).  

In 2022, we tragically saw 37 people aged 19 and under die from accidental drowning in the UK, and RLSS UK hopes that their new animation will provide parents with a starting point to have conversations with their children around water safety. 

The animation walks through the water safety code which is the fundamental spine of all water safety education. It is designed to provide simple and easy to remember information that acts as both a proactive measure to help educate people to make early, critical decisions, and also to help people understand what they should do in an emergency. 

The code focuses on four simple points:

STOP AND THINK: take time to assess your surrounds. Look for the dangers and always research local signs and advice. 

STAY TOGETHER: when around water always go with friends or family. Swim at a lifeguarded venue. 

IN AN EMERGENCY…

CALL 999: ask for the Fire and Rescue Service when inland and the Coastguard if at the coast. Don’t enter the water to rescue. 

FLOAT: fall in or become tired – stay calm, float on your back and call for help. Throw something that floats to somebody that has fallen in. 

Lee Heard, Charity Director at RLSS UK said, “We hope that our new animation provides families with a resource to start those conversations around how everyone, including children, can stay safe in and around water.

“We want families to be able to enjoy the water but do this in a safe way by recognising any potential dangers, and also knowing what to do if they or someone else finds themselves in difficulty. 

“The animation will also form part of our education resources that we have once again made available to primary and secondary schools in the UK and Ireland. Last year over 341,000 school children were educated in water safety using our free downloadable school resources and this year we hope to educate even more children.”

The charity provides educational resources for schools to allow them to integrate them easily into their curriculum to provide opportunities for all children to have the vital skills and knowledge around how to enjoy water safely. 

RLSS UK are also working with their Patron Lord Storey as in June last year he put in a Water Safety Education (Curriculum) Bill, which went through its second reading in the House of Lords in April of this year. If approved, the Bill will mean that more water safety education will be a compulsory part of the curriculum, something RLSS UK has been lobbying towards for many years. 

Lee continued, “Although swimming and water safety are included on the PE curriculum for England there are inequalities in reality that means many children do not have access to the water safety education that is so vital. 

“Pre-COVID, almost 1 in 4 children were not hitting the statutory ‘can self-rescue’ standard. Worryingly there is huge disparity between high and low affluence households, as well as between different ethnic backgrounds, with those from the lowest affluence and those from ethnic minorities most likely to fail to reach the statutory standards.

“The work that RLSS UK does, in providing resources such as the animation and other school resources, as well as lobbying government to include water safety education on the curriculum, shows that we are committed to ensuring that there is equality when teaching water safety education to children in the UK and Ireland.” 

For further details on water safety and to view RLSS UK’s latest animation, visit www.rlss.org.uk/DPW.

Local sight loss group to meet at a new time and place in Edinburgh

LEADING RESEARCHER TO GIVE TALK AT MACULAR SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

The Edinburgh Macular Society Support Group has moved venue to St Ninian’s Episcopal Church, Comely Bank, EH4 1AG, where it meets on the last Friday of each month (excluding August and December) between 10.30am-12.30pm.

The monthly group is run by the leading UK sight loss charity the Macular Society, in partnership with local people.

The group is one of 400 of its kind in the UK. It offers vital information, encouragement and friendship to people who are affected by macular disease – the leading cause of sight loss for which there is no cure. The meetings are also social occasions where members can chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

At its meeting on Friday 30 June, renowned ophthalmologist Professor Baljeen Dhillion, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Edinburgh will attend to discuss the latest research developments including an ongoing local project to maximise the use of data collected from retinal scans.

Iona McLean, Macular Society regional manager for Scotland south east, said: “We’re extremely excited to welcome professor Baljean Dhillion to our upcoming group meeting, which will offer a great insight into the world of macular research.

“Our group members will no doubt find it incredibly beneficial to hear from one of the people making a difference to the lives of so many others with a macular condition.

“The group is open to anyone with a visual impairment, their friends, family or carers so pop along and see how being a part of our community can make a difference to you.”

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. Nearly 1.5 million people are currently affected and many more are at risk. The disease can have a devastating effect on people’s lives, leaving them unable to drive, read or see faces. Many people affected describe losing their sight as being similar to bereavement.

There is still no cure and most types of the disease are not treatable. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common form of macular disease, affecting more than 600,000 people, usually over the age of 50.

The Edinburgh Macular Society Support Group is one of six groups which meet across the city. The charity runs support groups in Morningside, Portobello, Stockbridge, South Queensferry and the Edinburgh Working Age and Young People.

For more information on the group, or other groups in your area please contact Iona McLean on 07517 543 998, or email Iona.McLean@macularsociety.org

For general information on macular disease, call the Macular Society on 0300 3030 111 or email help@macularsociety.org

A local sight loss group which supports people living with a visual impairment is to meet at a new time and place in Edinburgh.

The Edinburgh Macular Society Support Group has moved venue to St Ninian’s Episcopal Church, Comely Bank, EH4 1AG, where it meets on the last Friday of each month (excluding August and December) between 10.30am-12.30pm.

The monthly group is run by the leading UK sight loss charity the Macular Society, in partnership with local people.

The group is one of 400 of its kind in the UK. It offers vital information, encouragement and friendship to people who are affected by macular disease – the leading cause of sight loss for which there is no cure. The meetings are also social occasions where members can chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

At its meeting on Friday 30 June, renowned ophthalmologist professor Baljeen Dhillion, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Edinburgh will attend to discuss the latest research developments including an ongoing local project to maximise the use of data collected from retinal scans.

Iona McLean, Macular Society regional manager for Scotland south east, said: “We’re extremely excited to welcome professor Baljean Dhillion to our upcoming group meeting, which will offer a great insight into the world of macular research. Our group members will no doubt find it incredibly beneficial to hear from one of the people making a difference to the lives of so many others with a macular condition.

“The group is open to anyone with a visual impairment, their friends, family or carers so pop along and see how being a part of our community can make a difference to you.”

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. Nearly 1.5 million people are currently affected and many more are at risk. The disease can have a devastating effect on people’s lives, leaving them unable to drive, read or see faces. Many people affected describe losing their sight as being similar to bereavement.

There is still no cure and most types of the disease are not treatable. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common form of macular disease, affecting more than 600,000 people, usually over the age of 50.

The Edinburgh Macular Society Support Group is one of six groups which meet across the city. The charity runs support groups in Morningside, Portobello, Stockbridge, South Queensferry and the Edinburgh Working Age and Young People.

For more information on the group, or other groups in your area please contact Iona McLean on 07517 543 998, or email Iona.McLean@macularsociety.org

For general information on macular disease, call the Macular Society on 0300 3030 111 or email help@macularsociety.org

Councillor organises Drylaw walkabout

Inverleith SNP councillor Vicky Nicholson has organised a walk round in Drylaw with council officers from the parks team and police on Thursday 29 June at 1pm, meeting at White Church.

Cllr Nicholson said: “This is in response to a few requests by local people and hopefully any questions people have about maintenance of green spaces, areas where people store motorbikes and also other Drylaw issues can be asked and, if not answered during the walk round, followed up by officers and police”.