The Independent Investigation into patient safety incidents and deaths at the former Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust was commissioned by the Minister for Health. Dr Bill Kirkup was asked to Chair the Investigation.
Dr Kirkup previously led an Independent Review into Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust. The Review reported in February 2018. A copy of the Report is available Here
After the Review Report was published, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust identified new evidence of possible failings in care provided by Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust. In light of this new evidence the Government decided that an Independent Investigation should be set up to establish the full extent of events and provide patients and families with the answers they need.
Dr Kirkup will be leading a Panel Investigation. It will involve reviewing written material and talking to those affected (patients and families) and staff in a number of organisations.
The Investigation’s Terms of Reference were published in Parliament on 16 July 2020. A copy of the Terms of Reference can be found Here
The start of the Investigation was affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Its work was at an early stage and it was mindful that the NHS was focusing much of its energy and resources on the Government response to the pandemic.
The Investigation is currently reviewing written evidence and will shortly begin interviews.
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