We have no plans at present to undertake such a review. NHS England and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are continuing to work with the Trust and local partners to improve services and ensure that patients receive safe, high quality care.
The report of the system-wide independent investigation into concerns and issues raised relating to the safety and quality of child and adolescent mental health services provision at West Lane Hospital, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust was published on 21 March 2023. Recommendations from this investigation will be taken forward by the Trust and local system and will be overseen through the NHS England and integrated care board Oversight Board.
CQC rated the Trust overall as ‘Requires Improvement’ following its last comprehensive inspection report published in December 2021. CQC continues to monitor the activity of the Trust and has ongoing communication and regular engagement meetings with the Trust. CQC plans to re-inspect the Trust later this year, including unannounced inspections of four core services and a well-led inspection.
In addition, the Trust launched its five-year change programme, ‘Our Journey to Change’, in March 2021. This sets out three main goals with a focus on patient safety and quality: to co-create a great experience for patients, carers and families; to co-create a great experience for colleagues; and to be a great partner.
The Government has commissioned a rapid review into mental health inpatient services that will identify how to improve the way that risks to patients in mental health hospitals are identified. The rapid review does not preclude any future inquiries.
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