Oldham NHS trust told to improve adult mental health services
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health services to Oldham residents, has been told it must improve after a Care Quality Commission inspection found serious issues with staffing and safety.
The trust was rated 'requires improvement' for community-based mental health services for working-age adults, with particular concerns about unfilled shifts, training gaps, and building safety.
Inspectors found 155 incidents were reported across the trust's community mental health services in just three months before the inspection, including 10 deaths and 13 cases requiring hospital treatment.
Despite these problems, patients praised staff for going 'above and beyond' and making them feel safe and supported, with the trust already working on improvements through its community transformation programme.
At a Glance
| What | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust rated 'requires improvement' for adult mental health services |
|---|---|
| Who | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Care Quality Commission (CQC) |
| Where | Oldham and surrounding areas including Bury, Glossop, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside |
| When | Inspection results published March 30, 2026 |
| Why it matters | Staffing shortages and safety issues could affect mental health care quality for Oldham residents |
| What's next | Trust implementing improvements through community transformation programme |
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