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Independent investigation into the care and treatment of Mr B: Published 29 January 2016

North East and Yorkshire Published 29 Jan 2016 Trust Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Subject Mr B

This is the independent investigation into the care and treatment of Mr B , who was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment after killing Mr X. At the time of the murder, Mr B was receiving mental health services provided by Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. The associated action plan has been published by Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

Acceptance status

Per recommendation
Action Plan Published
4

Total recommendations
4
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Acceptance status tracks whether the trust accepted or responded to each recommendation.

Independent health investigation reports and reviews commissioned by government or NHS England.

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Independent investigation report. Recommendations and any published response are extracted below.

Recommendations

4 total

Action plan published. Per-recommendation responses have not yet been extracted from the action plan. View action plan

4.11.2 Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Action Plan Published
Recommendation
The trust should have a clear process in place to locate and engage the families of any victim’s so they have the opportunity to be supported and involved in the trust internal investigation. As a minimum the trust should ensure … Read more
4.3.2 Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Action Plan Published
Recommendation
The trust should ensure that a record is made of any information shared by family members/ carers with clinical staff so that the information can be taken into account in planning treatment and care.
4.7.2 Community teams Action Plan Published
Recommendation
Community teams should seek specialist advice as required in relation to treatment strategies when managing patients with a history of drug and/or alcohol abuse who do not engage with the service.
4.8.2 The clinicians Action Plan Published
Recommendation
The clinicians should ensure they comply with the information sharing requirements of the trust Care coordination policy.