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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Health Update

23 November 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Maria Caulfield Con Lewes

Mental HealthNHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The independent review is investigating incidents at the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
  • Further consideration is being given to wider issues affecting mental health inpatient care.
  • Improvements in mental health inpatient care are needed according to the statement.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the independent review of incidents at the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust and the need for improvements in mental health inpatient care.

Action requested

An independent review is being conducted to investigate the unacceptable treatment of patients, and further consideration is underway for wider issues affecting mental health inpatient care.

Key facts

  • NHS England announced an independent review regarding incidents at the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust.
  • The Panorama episode highlighted abhorrent treatment of vulnerable people at the Edenfield Centre.
  • The review will focus on how these incidents occurred and why they were not addressed earlier.
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