House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Mental Health Update
30 January 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Victoria Atkins Con Louth and Horncastle
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Care Quality Commission will conduct a special review of mental health services in Nottinghamshire by the end of March 2024.
- The review aims to investigate the care provided and identify areas for improvement in mental health services.
- The Health Services Safety Investigations Body is also investigating mental health inpatient settings, set to conclude by the end of 2024.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the special review of mental health services in Nottinghamshire following tragic incidents.
Action requested
I am requesting that the Care Quality Commission conduct a special review by the end of March 2024 to investigate care provided and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, I am updating on the progress of the Health Services Safety Investigations Body investigation into mental health inpatient settings, which will conclude by the end of 2024.
Key facts
- The CQC special review is focused on Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
- The HSSIB investigation includes four themes: patient experience and safety, governance and leadership, workforce capacity, and system-wide collaboration.
- The investigations will conclude by the end of 2024.