CQC Report Reveals Failures in Nottinghamshire Mental Health Care

A recent report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has uncovered significant failures in the mental health care provided to Valdo Calocane, who was discharged shortly before committing a triple murder in Nottingham. The report highlighted critical omissions in risk assessments, including Calocane's history of violence, symptoms of psychosis, and non-compliance with medication, which ultimately led to his discharge without proper follow-up. Families of the victims have expressed outrage, stating that the mental health services involved have 'blood on their hands' and are demanding a public inquiry into the NHS trust's practices. The findings reveal a troubling trend, as patient deaths under the care of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have more than doubled from 2014 to 2022, raising concerns about the adequacy of mental health services. Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the report's findings as 'deeply distressing', while CQC officials emphasized that the risk posed by Calocane was not managed appropriately. The trust has acknowledged the need for change and has initiated an improvement plan in response to the criticism.