Source · Investigations in the NHS

Independent investigation: Ryan Lowry, Manchester (2020)

North West Incident 27 Feb 2020 Subject Ryan Lowry

Index summary

Paranoid schizophrenic fatally and repeatedly attacks his cousin. Long MH history – off meds, inadequate risk assessment

Recommendations

5 total
1 Addressed to: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust No Response Published

Link to recommendation 1

Recommendation · source text
At Sancus Solutions’ quality assurance review, the Trust should have evidence of at least one CMHT piloted scheme of the implementation of the revised risk assessment and management processes.
2 Addressed to: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust No Response Published

Link to recommendation 2

Recommendation · source text
The Trust should clarify how medical secretaries are required to record any contact they have with families and patients. The Trust should provide evidence at Sancus Solutions’ quality assurance review that this recommendation has been implemented.
3 Addressed to: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust No Response Published

Link to recommendation 3

Recommendation · source text
The Trust should undertake a review of how the CMHT assess and support patients where substance misuse is an identified risks factor. The Trust should provide evidence at Sancus Solutions’ quality assurance review that this recommendation has been implemented.
4 Addressed to: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust No Response Published

Link to recommendation 4

Recommendation · source text
The CMHT’s practitioners should have additional specific safeguarding training relating to the findings of Sancus Solutions and the Serious Incident Report. The Trust should provide evidence at Sancus Solutions’ quality assurance review that this recommendation has been implemented.
5 Addressed to: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust No Response Published

Link to recommendation 5

Recommendation · source text
The Trust should be able to provide evidence of improvements within the Community Mental Health Team regarding family involvement and support at Sancus Solution’s Quality Assurance Review.

Acceptance status

Per recommendation
No Response Published
5

Total recommendations
5
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