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NHS Trust Sacks 15 Over Nottingham Attack Victim Record Access
17 Oct
Summary
- Fifteen staff members were dismissed for inappropriate record access.
- Victims' families found the staff dismissals a 'kick in the teeth'.
- A public inquiry is examining lead-up to the attacks and aftermath.
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust has dismissed a total of 15 staff members for inappropriately accessing the medical records of victims from the recent Nottingham attacks. This figure represents an increase from the 11 dismissals initially confirmed in May. The trust's medical director expressed deep regret for the distress caused to the families of Ian Coates, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Barnaby Webber, emphasizing that there is no excuse for such breaches.
In addition to the dismissals, the trust has issued 15 final written warnings and two first written warnings. Investigations are ongoing, including into the records of surviving victims. Separately, a statutory public inquiry is examining the events leading up to the attacks and the subsequent actions taken by various authorities. This inquiry, led by retired judge Deborah Taylor KC, will publish its findings by May 2027.
The inquiry has heard details of failures by multiple agencies, including the NHS and police, concerning Valdo Calocane, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Calocane is currently serving an indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility. Other organizations, including the Ministry of Justice and Nottinghamshire Police, are also under scrutiny for staff inappropriately accessing case-related information.
