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Care Quality Commission: Deaths in Mental Health Facilities
16 October 2020
Lead MP
James Cartlidge
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
NHSSocial CareMental Health
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
James Cartlidge raised concerns about care quality commission: deaths in mental health facilities in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
James Cartlidge highlighted the case of Richard Edward Wade, who died by suicide while under mental health care in May 2015. He criticised the Care Quality Commission's failure to investigate within its statutory time limit and lack of action despite similar cases occurring at the same facility. The MP emphasised that the CQC’s handling of this case was inadequate and called for an independent inquiry into all similar deaths at the Linden Centre, including Richard Wade's.
Nigel Evans
Ind
Fylde
The MP reminded the House about sub judice rulings regarding health and safety cases and advised against discussing matters related to an ongoing criminal investigation.
Government Response
Edward Argar, on behalf of the Minister for Patient Safety, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, acknowledged the tragic circumstances surrounding Richard Wade's death. He emphasised that the CQC had committed to internal learning and training improvements following its review of how it handled this case. The minister announced an independent review into a series of tragic deaths at the Linden Centre from 2008 to 2015, which will be conducted by the Minister for Patient Safety, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. The review is intended to address concerns raised by families affected by these events and improve care standards across the NHS.
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