First reported 1 Aug 2013•Latest report 2 Jun 2026
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes missing, incomplete, unclear, outdated, uncoordinated, unreviewed or unimplemented formal person-level care plans and established named equivalents such as integrated care or care-and-crisis plans.
Not included
Excludes standalone procedural instructions, treatment steps, extubation plans and immediate deterioration-management plans unless the source explicitly identifies them as part of the person's formal care plan.
Excludes organisational improvement plans, staffing plans and operational contingency plans.
Excludes discharge planning, risk assessment, family involvement or generic records when that separate control is the concern and formal care-plan reliability is not directly asserted.
Reports
120
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
141
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2013–2026
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
200
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Department of Health and Social Care14
Care Quality Commission9
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust9
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7
NHS England7
Ministry of Justice5
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust4
Barts Health NHS Trust4
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust4
North East London NHS Foundation Trust4
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust3
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust3
Hc-One Limited3
HM Prison and Probation Service3
Office of the Chief Coroner3
NHS trust67
Ministerial department19
Private limited company15
Healthcare site13
Health and social care service regulator9
Residential care home9
Executive non-departmental public body7
Type not available7
Multi-service care provider6
Nursing home6
English county council5
Independent healthcare provider5
Integrated care board4
Prison or young offender institution4
Coronial office3
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
North Yorkshire and York
Concerns raised1
Failure to transport patients' care plans with them to hospital
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
The crew appropriately recorded and verbally handed over swallowing difficulty; it was historical background rather than an identified active or immediate choking risk.
Stated by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS TrustDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Berkshire
Concerns raised2
Failure to correctly utilise care planning tools for malnutrition risks
Failure to follow dietician advice and care plans
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Implement a weight-loss flag that triggers a multidisciplinary swarm huddle and individualised care planning, with compliance monitoring.
Stated by Frimley Health NHS Foundation TrustStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 3 December 2025.
Action
Deliver refresher training on nutritional risk assessment and Epic care planning through the Harm Free Care programme, with compliance monitoring.
Stated by Frimley Health NHS Foundation TrustStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 3 December 2025.
Action
Escalate patients with significant weight loss to the Ward Matron for a documented multidisciplinary swarm review including dietitians.
Stated by Frimley Health NHS Foundation TrustStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 3 December 2025.
Worcestershire
Concerns raised1
Lack of guidance defining the component elements and required depth of s.117 plans
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Use a standardized Rio form covering all relevant s.117 meeting areas and remind acute-care staff to complete it.
Stated by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 23 February 2026.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Existing national guidance sufficiently addresses the required content and planning of Section 117 aftercare plans.
Stated by NHS EnglandExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Manchester South
Concerns raised1
Lack of clarity in wound care plans and wound management instructions
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.5
Action
Require referrals to tissue-viability nurses or community teams within 24 hours, including photographs and current treatment-plan information.
Stated by Lentulus Properties Ltd t/a Bamford Grange and Springcare LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 11 November 2025.
Action
Issue a Trust-wide alert requiring two Transfer of Care documentation copies for care-home discharges.
Stated by Stockport NHS Foundation TrustStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 11 November 2025.
Action
Audit five care-provider discharges per ward to verify Transfer of Care documentation is retained in patient records.
Stated by Stockport NHS Foundation TrustStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 11 November 2025.
Action
Establish a task and finish group to improve discharge checklist quality and information.
Stated by Stockport NHS Foundation TrustStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 11 November 2025.
Action
Improve the quality and information included in the discharge checklist through the task and finish group.
Stated by Stockport NHS Foundation TrustStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 11 November 2025.
Essex
Concerns raised3
Failure to complete discharge care plans, risk assessment and procedures
Absence of a contact list in the integrated plan
Failure to review and update the s117 care plan
This report raised 10 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.5
Action
Introduce structured handovers and shared care plans accessible to involved health, care-home and social-care professionals.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 14 October 2025.
Action
Address the importance of recording information in care-plan sections through staff meetings, supervision and audit.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 14 October 2025.
Action
Discuss professional curiosity with teams, remind staff to review care-home paperwork and consult carers, and provide support sessions on asking appropriate questions.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 14 October 2025.
Action
Review named-worker roles and responsibilities to strengthen accountability, and audit compliance.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 14 October 2025.
Action
Revise the Section 117 policy to improve care delivery and incorporate learning from the death.
Stated by Essex County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 14 October 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Essex County Council is responsible for responding to concerns about placement appropriateness and updating the section 117 care plan.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Nottinghamshire
Concerns raised1
Failure to update care plans regularly and when circumstances require
This report raised 11 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Conduct weekly and monthly management audits of pressure-care records, actions, professional input, care plans and risk assessments.
Stated by Red Oaks Care HomeStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 19 June 2025.
Action
Provide a Clinical Lead role supporting care planning, evaluations, audits and resident care.
Stated by Red Oaks Care HomeStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 19 June 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
The strengthened systems and procedures for monitoring residents’ care arrangements are considered appropriate in all the circumstances.
Stated by Red Oaks Care HomeExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
East London
Concerns raised1
Lack of a clear and documented care plan
This report raised 5 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.4
Action
Use DIALOG assessments to co-produce and evaluate individualized care plans with service users.
Stated by North East London NHS Foundation TrustStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 May 2025.
Action
Deliver care-planning workshops to strengthen staff skills in co-producing individualized, recovery-focused care plans.
Stated by North East London NHS Foundation TrustStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 May 2025.
Action
Use the MaST electronic system in Havering to monitor caseloads, documentation, engagement, risk and care-planning reviews.
Stated by North East London NHS Foundation TrustStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 29 May 2025.
Action
Implement the NICE-based risk-formulation approach through co-produced training, updated recording systems and team support.
Stated by North East London NHS Foundation TrustStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 May 2025.
Essex
Concerns raised1
Failure to appropriately update and document care plans
This report raised 8 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.5
Action
Discuss care plans at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and after incidents or changes.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 17 March 2025.
Action
Circulate a Trust communication reminding staff to review care plans regularly.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 17 March 2025.
Action
Audit care-plan quality through ward, Practice Nurse Educator and person-centred audits, and share or escalate findings through governance and supervision.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 17 March 2025.
Action
Pilot individualised care-plan templates informed by patient focus groups and evaluate them through patient workshops.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 17 March 2025.
Action
Provide each ward with an aligned Practice Nurse Educator to support staff skills and care-plan quality.
Stated by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 17 March 2025.
Worcestershire
Concerns raised1
Ambiguity in care plans about required staffing and gender for personal care
This report raised 6 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Audit all Chandler Court care plans to remove ambiguous instructions about residents’ moving, handling and personal-care needs.
Stated by Care UKStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 27 December 2024.
Action
Update the care-plan audit checklist to identify and correct inaccurate language, using the incident as a specific example.
Stated by Care UKStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 27 December 2024.
Manchester West
Concerns raised1
Conflicting and undefined terminology in care plans and guidance
This report raised 4 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Revise support plans to define supervision and monitoring terms used alongside SALT guidance.
Stated by Bolton CaresStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 27 December 2024.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
SALT professionals within Bolton Council are responsible for amending guideline terminology; support plans will reflect the amended terms.
Stated by Bolton CaresRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.