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Lord Scriven (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 November 2025

Debate

Goodmayes Hospital Mental Health Facility

Contribution

My Lords, from these Benches we also send our condolences to Alice’s family and loved ones. Considering that the judge noted that North East London NHS Foundation Trust’s finances were in an “absolutely parlous state”, what assessment have the Government made of the direct link between severe financial distress in NHS mental health trusts and the ability to maintain fundamental patient safety standards, such as ensuring rapid environmental de-escalation and adequate staffing levels?

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