House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Independent Investigation of Patient Safety Incidents and Deaths at Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust Terms Of Reference
16 July 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Nadine Dorries Con Mid Bedfordshire
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At a glance
Key points
- Independent Investigation of patient safety incidents and deaths at Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust is underway following identified failings from November 2010 to December 2014.
- Dr Bill Kirkup is leading the investigation in three stages, with Stage 3 concentrating on individual serious incidents.
- The investigation is scheduled to conclude by the end of 2021, with findings to be reported to Parliament.
Issue summary
The statement addresses an independent investigation into patient safety incidents and deaths at Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust, following a review that identified significant failings from November 2010 to December 2014.
Action requested
Dr Bill Kirkup is conducting the Independent Investigation over three stages, with Stage 3 focusing on fully investigating individual serious patient safety incidents. The work is expected to complete by the end of 2021 and will be reported back to Parliament.
Key facts
- An independent review chaired by Dr Bill Kirkup CBE was established in response to questions about Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust management.
- The Review Report, published on 8 February 2018, identified significant failings from November 2010 to December 2014.
- The Independent Investigation is being conducted over three stages and will complete by the end of 2021.