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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Care Quality Commission Section 48 Review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

26 March 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Victoria Atkins Con Louth and Horncastle

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Key points

  • The minister has requested the Care Quality Commission to conduct a special review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's mental health services by June.
  • The minister will reauthorise Rampton Hospital for twelve months but with conditions attached.
  • NHS England is tasked with providing targeted support and updates on the Trust's progress.

Issue summary

The minister is addressing a Care Quality Commission (CQC) section 48 review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's mental health services, focusing on patient safety and quality of care.

Action requested

The minister has requested that the CQC conduct a special review and report on part 1 by June. The minister expects significant action and improvements from the Trust and will reauthorise Rampton Hospital for 12 months with conditions attached. NHS England is tasked with providing targeted support and updates on the Trust's progress.

Key facts

  • On January 30, 2024, a CQC section 48 review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was requested.
  • The review includes three strands: rapid evidence review of Valdo Calocane case, patient safety and quality of care assessment, and an update on services at Rampton Hospital.
  • Part 1 report is due by June 2024.
  • The Trust has received a rating of 4 in the National Oversight Framework and entered into the Recovery Support Programme with an Improvement Director appointed.
  • CQC identified significant failings in service demand management, staffing, and leadership at the Trust.
  • Rampton Hospital will be reauthorised for high security psychiatric services for 12 months only, subject to conditions addressing ongoing concerns.
  • NHS spending on mental health increased by £4.7 billion between 2018/19 and 2023/24.
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