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Baroness Merron (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 November 2025

Debate

Goodmayes Hospital Mental Health Facility

Contribution

That is absolutely at the core. I will just say, as an example on this particular tragic case, that NHS England still meets regularly with the trust, and the last meeting took place two weeks ago—it conducted a mid-year review. There is also a recommendation for a memorandum of understanding on investigating healthcare incidents where there is suspected criminal activity, which is something we have really got to consider. That will mean that there can be action following incidents such as this, where there is reasonable suspicion. Again, having a handle on it, monitoring it, keeping accountability and having the guidance are key to prevention as well as improvement after these terrible and tragic events.

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