Hospital failings continued after Alice Figueiredo death, leaked documents show

Published: 11/10/2025
Hospital failings continued after Alice Figueiredo death, leaked documents show
Leaked documents reveal ongoing patient safety issues at Goodmayes Hospital following Alice Figueiredo's death in 2015. Four months after Alice's suicide, another patient attempted self-harm in similar circumstances, indicating a failure to learn from past tragedies. The internal report highlights poor management, record-keeping, and staffing issues at North East London Mental Health Trust, raising concerns about patient care standards. Urgent action and transparency are demanded by mental health advocates, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures in mental health facilities nationwide.