Author Archives: CHARM Greater Manchester

The review will investigate how patient failings were ‘able to happen’. It will look into the ‘failings within the trust’s services, reported at the Edenfield Centre, and the failure within the organisation to escalate concerns and mitigate against patient harm’.  An independent review of a troubled mental health service is being launched after ‘inexcusable behaviour andContinue reading “Independent review of troubled Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust launched”

NHS trust investigated over alleged potential edits to records after death of patient Charlie Millers, 17, was found dead in his room at Prestwich mental health hospital in December 2020. The charity Inquest, which is supporting Millers’ family, described the new evidence as “deeply concerning”. Jodie Anderson, a senior caseworker at the charity, said: “NotContinue reading “GMMH NHS trust investigated over alleged potential edits to records after death of patient”

An inquest into the death of a teenager being treated at a mental health unit in Prestwich has been delayed for police to carry out further investigations – after it emerged hospital records may have been edited after his death.  Charlie Millers, 17, died five days after he was found unresponsive in his room at Prestwich HospitalContinue reading “GMP reopen investigation into boy’s death as GMMH hospital records may have been edited AFTER tragedy”

Ania Sohail, 22, collapsed after ingesting medication bought online whilst a patient at the Junction 17 unit in Prestwich The death of a “kind” and “caring” young woman at a mental health unit in Bury was contributed to by “ineffective” policies in place at the time, an inquest jury have concluded.  Ania Sohail, 22, collapsedContinue reading “Death of ‘caring’ young woman at GMMH mental health unit contributed to by ‘ineffective’ policies, inquest concludes”

A record number of staff left their posts at the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust last year, new figures show. NHS Digital figures, which are rounded to the nearest five, show around 800 NHS staff resigned from their roles at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in 2021-22. This was up from approximately 565Continue reading “Record number of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust staff resigned last year”

The Government’s draft Mental Health Bill must be strengthened to address rising numbers detained under current legislation and tackle unacceptable and inexcusable failures on racial inequalities, say MPs and Peers. The Joint Committee’s detailed report is published today following extensive hearings to scrutinise the draft legislation. The Joint Committee, established in July 2022, has examinedContinue reading “Government urged to strengthen draft Mental Health Bill”