Wigan Discharge Team (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary)

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Reports, concerns and published responses

Reports over time

Reports naming this recipient by issue year.

* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.

Reports
1

Naming this recipient

Published responses
0%

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Concerns addressed
0

Across all linked responses

Stated actions
0

Described in responses

Concerns and recipient responses

Statements from Wigan Discharge Team (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary) linked to the concerns in each report. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.

  1. Manchester West

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    Victoria Cartwright · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Victoria Cartwright was pronounced dead on 26 December 2021 in a car park after consuming large amounts of alcohol and developing hypothermia while wearing unsuitable clothing for the weather. The principal concerns were that, despite recommendations for 24-hour care, she was discharged to accommodation considered unsuitable for her complex needs, and that there was insufficient collaborative working between the relevant hospital, mental health, social care and support organisations.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Wigan Discharge Team (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary); that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure of collaborative working across organisations during hospital discharge

    Wider context from the report

    “████████ Consultant Psychiatrist for Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust stated he had recommended a 24 hour care placement for Victoria to meet her clinical needs. Despite this, she was discharged from hospital to the Mercure Hotel, used to house homeless individuals. ████████ stated that this hotel would have been unsuitable for Victoria’s medical needs and following her readmission back to hospital, raised similar concerns. He also stated that he was never notified of Victoria’s actual discharges. ████████ a Recovery Co-Ordinator, employed by We Are With You (formerly Achieve) stated he was never invited to Victoria’s MDT meeting and it would have been beneficial for his organisation to have been taken part in this meeting. He concurred that the Mercure Hotel would have been unsuitable accommodation to suit Victoria’s complex needs and was not involved in the hospital discharge processes. Evidence highlights a lack of collaborative working between the discharge team, Wigan Hospital, GMMH and Achieve. ”
    Open source report

    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Wigan Discharge Team (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary); that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure to include relevant community care organisations in multidisciplinary discharge planning

    Wider context from the report

    “████████ Consultant Psychiatrist for Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust stated he had recommended a 24 hour care placement for Victoria to meet her clinical needs. Despite this, she was discharged from hospital to the Mercure Hotel, used to house homeless individuals. ████████ stated that this hotel would have been unsuitable for Victoria’s medical needs and following her readmission back to hospital, raised similar concerns. He also stated that he was never notified of Victoria’s actual discharges. ████████ a Recovery Co-Ordinator, employed by We Are With You (formerly Achieve) stated he was never invited to Victoria’s MDT meeting and it would have been beneficial for his organisation to have been taken part in this meeting. He concurred that the Mercure Hotel would have been unsuitable accommodation to suit Victoria’s complex needs and was not involved in the hospital discharge processes. Evidence highlights a lack of collaborative working between the discharge team, Wigan Hospital, GMMH and Achieve. ”
    Open source report

    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Wigan Discharge Team (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary); that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure to ensure discharge accommodation is suitable for complex medical needs

    Wider context from the report

    “████████ Consultant Psychiatrist for Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust stated he had recommended a 24 hour care placement for Victoria to meet her clinical needs. Despite this, she was discharged from hospital to the Mercure Hotel, used to house homeless individuals. ████████ stated that this hotel would have been unsuitable for Victoria’s medical needs and following her readmission back to hospital, raised similar concerns. He also stated that he was never notified of Victoria’s actual discharges. ████████ a Recovery Co-Ordinator, employed by We Are With You (formerly Achieve) stated he was never invited to Victoria’s MDT meeting and it would have been beneficial for his organisation to have been taken part in this meeting. He concurred that the Mercure Hotel would have been unsuitable accommodation to suit Victoria’s complex needs and was not involved in the hospital discharge processes. Evidence highlights a lack of collaborative working between the discharge team, Wigan Hospital, GMMH and Achieve. ”
    Open source report

    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Wigan Discharge Team (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary); that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure to notify relevant clinical professionals of patient discharges

    Wider context from the report

    “████████ Consultant Psychiatrist for Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust stated he had recommended a 24 hour care placement for Victoria to meet her clinical needs. Despite this, she was discharged from hospital to the Mercure Hotel, used to house homeless individuals. ████████ stated that this hotel would have been unsuitable for Victoria’s medical needs and following her readmission back to hospital, raised similar concerns. He also stated that he was never notified of Victoria’s actual discharges. ████████ a Recovery Co-Ordinator, employed by We Are With You (formerly Achieve) stated he was never invited to Victoria’s MDT meeting and it would have been beneficial for his organisation to have been taken part in this meeting. He concurred that the Mercure Hotel would have been unsuitable accommodation to suit Victoria’s complex needs and was not involved in the hospital discharge processes. Evidence highlights a lack of collaborative working between the discharge team, Wigan Hospital, GMMH and Achieve. ”
    Open source report
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