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| Southern Health NHS Trust admits guilt over Connor Sparrowhawk's death | Southern Health NHS Trust admits guilt over Connor Sparrowhawk's death |
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| An NHS trust has admitted guilt over the death of a teenaged patient who drowned in the bath while in its care. | An NHS trust has admitted guilt over the death of a teenaged patient who drowned in the bath while in its care. |
| Southern Health Trust pleaded guilty at Banbury Magistrates' Court earlier to breaching health and safety law in the case of Connor Sparrowhawk, 18, who died at Slade House in Oxford in 2013. | Southern Health Trust pleaded guilty at Banbury Magistrates' Court earlier to breaching health and safety law in the case of Connor Sparrowhawk, 18, who died at Slade House in Oxford in 2013. |
| His death led to the discovery the trust only properly investigated 272 unexplained deaths of 722 in its care. | His death led to the discovery the trust only properly investigated 272 unexplained deaths of 722 in its care. |
| Sentencing is due to take place on 12 October at Oxford Crown Court. | Sentencing is due to take place on 12 October at Oxford Crown Court. |
| The trust was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 following its investigation into the death of a patient under its care. | The trust was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 following its investigation into the death of a patient under its care. |
| 'Devastating impact' | 'Devastating impact' |
| Paul Spencer, defending the trust, said Mr Sparrowhawk's death was "deeply tragic" and should "never have happened". | Paul Spencer, defending the trust, said Mr Sparrowhawk's death was "deeply tragic" and should "never have happened". |
| District Judge Tim Pattinson said the court expressed its "deepest sympathy" over the teenager's death. | District Judge Tim Pattinson said the court expressed its "deepest sympathy" over the teenager's death. |
| In a statement following the hearing, attended by Mr Sparrowhawk's mother Sara Ryan and other members of his family, Julie Dawes, the trust's interim chief executive, described his death as "entirely preventable". | In a statement following the hearing, attended by Mr Sparrowhawk's mother Sara Ryan and other members of his family, Julie Dawes, the trust's interim chief executive, described his death as "entirely preventable". |
| She said: "Connor's loss continues to have a devastating impact on his family and we are truly sorry that we didn't keep him safe." | She said: "Connor's loss continues to have a devastating impact on his family and we are truly sorry that we didn't keep him safe." |
| She continued: "There have been times when our actions unintentionally added to the distress of Connor's family." | She continued: "There have been times when our actions unintentionally added to the distress of Connor's family." |
| Ms Dawes said his death had led to "significant changes and improvements" at the trust and added she hoped "all families and service users will now experience a more compassionate approach from Southern Health". | Ms Dawes said his death had led to "significant changes and improvements" at the trust and added she hoped "all families and service users will now experience a more compassionate approach from Southern Health". |
| A medical tribunal in August found a doctor failed to carry out risk assessments for Mr Sparrowhawk who had epilepsy and drowned in a bath at an NHS care unit. | A medical tribunal in August found a doctor failed to carry out risk assessments for Mr Sparrowhawk who had epilepsy and drowned in a bath at an NHS care unit. |
| Slade House closed in 2014. | Slade House closed in 2014. |
| Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health and learning disability services to patients in Hampshire and parts of Oxfordshire. | Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health and learning disability services to patients in Hampshire and parts of Oxfordshire. |
| The trust's former boss Katrina Percy resigned in October 2016 amid public pressure. | The trust's former boss Katrina Percy resigned in October 2016 amid public pressure. |
| Dr Nick Broughton, leader of Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, will take up the chief executive role at the trust in November. | Dr Nick Broughton, leader of Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, will take up the chief executive role at the trust in November. |
| Southern Health Timeline | Southern Health Timeline |
| July 2013 - Connor Sparrowhawk, 18, drowns after an epileptic seizure at Oxford unit Slade House. An inquest later rules neglect contributed to his death | July 2013 - Connor Sparrowhawk, 18, drowns after an epileptic seizure at Oxford unit Slade House. An inquest later rules neglect contributed to his death |
| 10 December 2015 - The BBC reveals details of a leaked independent report into the trust, produced by Mazars, which highlights a "failure of leadership". Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says he is "profoundly shocked" | 10 December 2015 - The BBC reveals details of a leaked independent report into the trust, produced by Mazars, which highlights a "failure of leadership". Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says he is "profoundly shocked" |
| 17 December 2015 - The report is officially published and shows out of 722 unexpected deaths over four years, only 272 were properly investigated | 17 December 2015 - The report is officially published and shows out of 722 unexpected deaths over four years, only 272 were properly investigated |
| 6 April 2016 - The Care Quality Commission (CQC) issues a warning notice to significantly improve protection for mental health patients | 6 April 2016 - The Care Quality Commission (CQC) issues a warning notice to significantly improve protection for mental health patients |
| 29 April 2016 - A full CQC inspection report is published which says the trust is continuing to put patients at risk | 29 April 2016 - A full CQC inspection report is published which says the trust is continuing to put patients at risk |
| 30 June 2016 - Following a review of the management team competencies, it is announced that the trust's boss Katrina Percy is to keep her job | 30 June 2016 - Following a review of the management team competencies, it is announced that the trust's boss Katrina Percy is to keep her job |
| 29 July 2016 - The BBC reveals the trust paid millions of pounds in contracts to companies owned by previous associates of Ms Percy | 29 July 2016 - The BBC reveals the trust paid millions of pounds in contracts to companies owned by previous associates of Ms Percy |
| 30 August 2016 - Ms Percy announces she is standing down as chief executive, but is staying on in an advisory role | 30 August 2016 - Ms Percy announces she is standing down as chief executive, but is staying on in an advisory role |
| 19 September 2016 - Interim chairman Tim Smart resigns after admitting he created a job for Ms Percy | 19 September 2016 - Interim chairman Tim Smart resigns after admitting he created a job for Ms Percy |
| 7 October 2016 - Ms Percy resigns completely from the trust | 7 October 2016 - Ms Percy resigns completely from the trust |
| 13 December 2016 - A CQC report, the culmination of a one-year inquiry, says investigations into patient deaths are inadequate | 13 December 2016 - A CQC report, the culmination of a one-year inquiry, says investigations into patient deaths are inadequate |
| 16 March 2017 - All the non-executive directors resign from trust | 16 March 2017 - All the non-executive directors resign from trust |
| 19 August 2017 - Medical tribunal finds a doctor failed to carry out risk assessments for Connor Sparrowhawk | 19 August 2017 - Medical tribunal finds a doctor failed to carry out risk assessments for Connor Sparrowhawk |
| 12 September 2017 - The trust announces Dr Nick Broughton, leader of Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, will take up Southern Health's chief executive role in November | |
| 18 September 2017 - The trust admits breaching health and safety law in the case of Connor Sparrowhawk | 18 September 2017 - The trust admits breaching health and safety law in the case of Connor Sparrowhawk |