Wales

Schizophrenic man attempted to kill his mother then fatally and repeatedly stabbed his friend. Long MH history, recently released by MHRT against advice

Paranoid schizophrenic fatally and repeatedly (28 times) stabbed a stranger. V critical indep inq 2004, previously slashed strangers throat 1996. released 2000. Prev danger to others noted. Had stopped meds

MH patient fatally shot victim then shot himself. Ind Inq 2005 – Previously sectioned for shotgun threat. Public protection not considered

Mentally ill man fatally batters young woman. Recently released from prison with lack of aftercare

MH patient fatally and repeatedly stabs victim.. Critical Ind Inq 2008. Known high risk of violence.

Paranoid schizophrenic repeatedly & fatally stabbed Priest (neighbour) frenzied attack. Ind Inq 2009

Deluded Schizophrenic mentally ill man fatally stabs pensioner (stranger). Indefinite hospital order

Schizophrenic fatally stabs former school friend. Critical Ind Inq 2009 – not assertive enough

Recent Welsh patient with schizophrenia fatally stabs grandmother. Inq found many failings in care

Schizophrenic woman fatally stabs and bludgeons elderly shopper & attempted to murder three others. Had previously sought help for deteriorating Mental Health

Paranoid Schizophrenic fatally beat and strangled nurse who befriended him. Sought help before killing

Paranoid schizophrenic kills disabled young mother and injures 17 others. Long MH history, off meds, nearly killed 13 others including children

Mentally ill man (bipolar) kills neighbour with a hammer. Repeatedly asked MH services for help – ignored

Paranoid Schizophrenic fatally and repeatedly stabs mother then cuts her throat. Long MH History – Family critical

MH patient fatally stabs woman five times. Ind Inq 2008. Long MH history – failings – avoidable – High risk to others

Paranoid schizophrenic fatally slashes hostel resident’s throat. Victim was also mentally ill

MH patient fatally stabs elderly stranger (2nd choice). Long MH history. Critical Ind Inq. No Risk ass. CCTV

National assurance assessment of maternity and neonatal services across Wales, commissioned by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care in May 2025. Chaired by Professor Sally Holland (former Children's Commissioner for Wales). The panel visited maternity units throughout Wales and consulted hundreds of women, families and staff. Identifies strengths and vulnerabilities across capacity, culture, racism and discrimination, accountability, estates and workforce. All recommendations accepted by Welsh Government with three-year phased delivery programme.

Investigation into allegations of abuse by Jimmy Savile at Cardiff Royal Infirmary. Part of 44 NHS investigations commissioned by the Department of Health following revelations about Savile in 2012.