House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Care Quality Commission Section 48 Review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
03 September 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North
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Key points
- Care Quality Commission conducted a Section 48 review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust following tragic incidents.
- NHS England and NHFT are implementing actions to address serious deficiencies in mental health services.
- Regular updates on progress will be given, and nationwide improvements in patient safety practices will be made based on findings.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) Section 48 review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) following tragic killings.
Action requested
NHS England and NHFT are taking action to address identified serious failings in mental health services. Regular updates on progress will be provided, and findings and recommendations will be applied nationwide to improve patient safety practices.
Key facts
- CQC conducted a special review of mental health services in Nottinghamshire.
- Reports for strands 2 and 3 were published on 26 March 2024.
- Report for strand 1 was published on 13 August.
- Four areas identified with serious shortcomings: risk assessment, care planning, medicines management, discharge planning.
- NHS England has accepted CQC’s recommendations and initiated nationwide actions.
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