NHS-related investigations associated with the Wales region, with filters for category, recommendation coverage, and publication year.
Schizophrenic man attempted to kill his mother then fatally and repeatedly stabbed his friend. Long MH history, recently released by MHRT against advice
Paranoid schizophrenic fatally and repeatedly (28 times) stabbed a stranger. V critical indep inq 2004, previously slashed strangers throat 1996. released 2000. Prev danger to others noted. Had stopped meds
MH patient fatally shot victim then shot himself. Ind Inq 2005 – Previously sectioned for shotgun threat. Public protection not considered
Mentally ill man fatally batters young woman. Recently released from prison with lack of aftercare
MH patient fatally and repeatedly stabs victim.. Critical Ind Inq 2008. Known high risk of violence.
Paranoid schizophrenic repeatedly & fatally stabbed Priest (neighbour) frenzied attack. Ind Inq 2009
Deluded Schizophrenic mentally ill man fatally stabs pensioner (stranger). Indefinite hospital order
Schizophrenic fatally stabs former school friend. Critical Ind Inq 2009 – not assertive enough
Recent Welsh patient with schizophrenia fatally stabs grandmother. Inq found many failings in care
Schizophrenic woman fatally stabs and bludgeons elderly shopper & attempted to murder three others. Had previously sought help for deteriorating Mental Health
Paranoid Schizophrenic fatally beat and strangled nurse who befriended him. Sought help before killing
Paranoid schizophrenic kills disabled young mother and injures 17 others. Long MH history, off meds, nearly killed 13 others including children
Mentally ill man (bipolar) kills neighbour with a hammer. Repeatedly asked MH services for help – ignored
Paranoid Schizophrenic fatally and repeatedly stabs mother then cuts her throat. Long MH History – Family critical
MH patient fatally stabs woman five times. Ind Inq 2008. Long MH history – failings – avoidable – High risk to others
Paranoid schizophrenic fatally slashes hostel resident’s throat. Victim was also mentally ill
MH patient fatally stabs elderly stranger (2nd choice). Long MH history. Critical Ind Inq. No Risk ass. CCTV
National assurance assessment of maternity and neonatal services across Wales, commissioned by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care in May 2025. Chaired by Professor Sally Holland (former Children's Commissioner for …
Investigation into allegations of abuse by Jimmy Savile at Cardiff Royal Infirmary. Part of 44 NHS investigations commissioned by the Department of Health following revelations about Savile in 2012.