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Health and social care
This page has a database of health and social care inquiries and reports, as well as resources and information about organisations working in this area. Click on an inquiry to go to its detailed page.
Health and social care Inquiries and reports
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The Independent Review of Rampton Hospital (2007)
Themes
Health
The 2007 review found that while physical security and external management had significantly improved, "small pockets" of the old, closed culture remained, with some staff still prioritising institutional convenience over individual patient recovery.
Issues
Rampton Tidmarsh Inquiry (1990)
Themes
Health
The Tidmarsh Inquiry concluded that Rampton remained a "troubled institution" where clinical leadership was weak, medical records were dangerously inadequate, and the hospital had failed to break free from the "custodial" culture identified a decade earlier by Boynton.
Issues
Rampton Hospital Inquiry (2000)
Themes
Health
The Bennett Inquiry concluded that Rampton Hospital suffered from a "corrosive and dysfunctional" culture where a powerful group of nurses—dominated by the Prison Officers Association (POA)—prioritised security and personal interests over the therapeutic needs of patients.
Issues
John Barrett
Themes
Health, Killings, Police, Social Care, Legal
The John Barrett Inquiry was a 12-month independent investigation into the 2004 killing of Denis Finnegan, which concluded that the death was an avoidable tragedy caused by "seriously flawed" clinical decisions and a failure to prioritize public safety over patient liberty.
Issues
Isaacs Report (Organ retention)
Themes
Health, Legal
The Isaacs Report was a 2003 independent investigation that exposed the systemic, non-consensual retention of human organs for research in the UK, ultimately triggering the creation of the Human Tissue Act 2004 to legally mandate informed consent.
Issues
Medicines & Medical Devices Safety Review
Themes
Health, Legal, Safety
The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review was a 29-month investigation that exposed a "system-wide failure" to listen to thousands of women and children harmed by pelvic mesh, Sodium Valproate, and Primodos.
Issues
Ockenden (Nottingham)
Themes
Health, Maternity
The review has been established in light of significant concerns raised regarding the quality and safety of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) and concerns of local families. It replaces a previous regionally-led review after some families expressed concerns and made representations to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Issues
Ely Hospital Commission of Inquiry
Themes
Health, Social Care
The Ely Inquiry was a landmark investigation that confirmed allegations of systemic physical abuse, pilfering of patient supplies, and administrative neglect at a Cardiff psychiatric hospital, leading to the first formal inspection system for the NHS.
Issues
UK Covid-19 Inquiry
Themes
Health
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is an ongoing, independent public inquiry into the UK's response to and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, aiming to learn lessons for the future
Issues
Leadership, Accountability, Monitoring, Training, Communication
Vale of Leven Hospital
Themes
Health
The Vale of Leven Hospital Inquiry investigated the occurrence of C. difficile infections at the Vale of Leven Hospital, identifying systemic failures and resulting in 75 recommendations to improve infection control and healthcare practices
Issues
Leadership, Training, Communication, Accountability, Monitoring
Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation (Francis review and inquiry)
Themes
Health
An initial non statutory review into severe failings in patient care at the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, was subsequently converted in to a full statutory inquiry, leading to numerous recommendations for systemic improvements in the NHS.
Issues
Leadership, Accountability, Training, Monitoring
Kirkup report (Morecombe)
Themes
Health
The Kirkup Report was an independent investigation into the management, delivery, and outcomes of maternity and neonatal services at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, identifying significant failures and making recommendations to prevent future incidents
Issues
Communication, Training, Monitoring, Accountability
Ockenden (Shrewsbury)
Themes
Health, Maternity
The Ockenden Inquiry was an independent review of maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden, which identified widespread failings and made recommendations to improve maternity care across England
Issues
Training, Accountability
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