Nottingham attack families to meet Streeting after questions ‘stonewalled'
A report into the care received by Calocane, released in February, detailed how he was not forced to have long-lasting antipsychotic medication because he did not like needles, and how other patients at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust also went on to commit 'extremely serious' acts of violence.
The families of 19-year-old students Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, and 65-year-old caretaker Ian Coates, said they will meet with Wes Streeting on Monday to discuss the mental health trust's failings.
Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, killed his three victims and attempted to kill three others in Nottingham in June 2023.
He was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in January 2024 after admitting manslaughter by diminished responsibility and attempted murder.
In a statement ahead of their meeting with Mr Streeting, the families said their correspondence with the mental health trust's chief executive Ifti Majid had been 'light on detail, vague, evasive, defensive and contradictory'.
They said: 'Extensive failures of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have been published in three reports.
'Questions about who failed to do their job have been stonewalled by the trust and NHS England.
'Ifti Majid, the trust's chief executive, has not answered questions posed by Grace's father Dr Sanjoy Kumar.
'The NHS reporting system is archaic and ineffective, as evidenced by the sheer number of reports gathering dust on the 'lessons never learnt' shelf.'
NHS England previously indicated it would publish a summary of a report into Calocane's care due to data protection laws, but reversed the decision and published a full version after the Health Secretary said 'sunlight is the best disinfectant'.
The families' statement continued: 'Other families in the country who have suffered tragedies have been provided only summary reports, which is just not good enough.
'Every family deserves the detail of failures that led to mental health homicide of their loved ones.
'Even recording of mental health-related homicide nationally is archaic, inaccurate and does not give a true and full picture of the problem.
'There is an utter lack of professional responsibility by senior management teams in the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust who continue to take no action against failing medical professionals even with previous serious blunders coming to light in months prior to the attacks.
'This is shameful, wrong and dangerous.'
The statement added: 'The correspondence with Ifti Majid, the chief executive of the trust, has been shocking – light on detail, vague, evasive, defensive and contradictory.
'The trust must not be allowed to rely on an inquiry, which will take years, to do the right thing.
'This is lazy, dishonest, disrespectful and ultimately continues to put the public at risk.'
Their meeting with Mr Streeting also follows a complaint lodged with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) by the families regarding an 'offensive' encounter with one of the watchdog's regional directors.
Grace's father, Dr Kumar, told the Sunday Times that their meeting with the IOPC nine months after the attacks began with a prayer, which he found 'patronising'.
He told the newspaper: 'I didn't want a prayer, I wanted answers. I've lost my daughter and it was his job to give me the truth, not a prayer.'
An IOPC spokesperson said: 'We can confirm we've received a complaint about one of our directors and we are dealing with it in line with our complaints and feedback procedure.'
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'It's changed my life' In current clinical studies, depression has not been strongly linked to Mounjaro as a direct side effect. However, as reported by WebMD, a small number of people taking Mounjaro had reported mood changes, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. It's also been revealed that safety warnings about the drug do indicate that it can cause agitation, crankiness, and other abnormal behaviours. While there have been some reports of suicidal thoughts from people taking this medication, Victoria confirmed that she did not experience such thoughts while on the jabs. Everything you need to know about fat jabs Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases. Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK. 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Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at said: 'One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.' Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia. Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients' mental health. Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines. To combat the side effects of Mounjaro, which works by suppressing your appetite and making you feel fuller for longer, Victoria shares: 'I navigated my side effects by using a good multi-vitamin, a probiotic for my gut and a ginger shot every single morning on an empty stomach.' As well as this, Victoria also takes peppermint capsules and collagen to help prevent hair thinning. 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'I had a nine-hour operation, had to learn to walk again, and was placed on medication from my doctors that is renowned to cause rapid weight gain and makes it difficult to lose weight. 'With my reduced mobility and a further two spinal surgeries in the space of 33 months, I gained a massive six stone. "I tipped the scales at 19st and decided that it was either bariatric surgery abroad or Mounjaro. Different types of weight loss surgery For many people who are overweight or obese, they may feel they have exhausted options for weight loss and want to try something more drastic. Weight loss surgery may be available to them on the NHS if they have a BMI over 40 and have a condition that may be improved with weight loss, such as diabetes. But the availability of these procedures largely depends on where you live in the UK. People can also pay privately. Weight loss surgery is a common and safe procedure. However, as with any operation, there are risks, such as a blood clot, a band slipping out of place, a stomach infection, gallstones and excessive skin from weight loss that in most cases, won't be removed on the NHS. In all of the following options, the space in the stomach is reduced, therefore a person feels fuller after eating less food. They lose weight as a result. However, it is necessary for them to also learn good eating habits and have a healthy balanced diet, too. Gastric bypass The stomach is divided into two using a staple. The smaller part is connected to the intestines, effectively cutting how much space there is in the stomach by half. The operation takes around two hours. Gastric band A band is tied around the top of the stomach and inflated so that it tightens. The operation takes three to four hours. Gastric balloon Patients swallow an empty balloon which is attached to a tube. The balloon is filled with water via the tube, taking around 20 minutes, so that it fills around two-thirds of the stomach space. Sleeve gastrectomy Around 80 per cent of the stomach is removed in surgery to make it much smaller and a sleeve shape. The operation takes between one and three hours. 'I was in communication with a surgeon in Turkey before deciding that Mounjaro was the less invasive and safer option. Mounjaro was my only way.' Victoria says her weight dropped quickly in the first few months, but the loss has since slowed down. She adds: 'I've gone from 19st to 14st 6lb. I was a size 22 and am now a size 14.' Now, at 5ft 2, she finds herself in the obese category with a BMI of 37.8, continues: 'My goal is to be a comfortable size 12 and roughly under 11 stone.' 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As well as this, Victoria is also focusing on 'rewiring' her brain and 'building better habits' that are now part of her lifestyle, which she plans to continue into the future. 'I am coming up to week 40 on my journey now and have another 40lbs to my goal. I would be thrilled if I could get to my goal weight for the new year.' Eager to encourage others to seek medical advice when experiencing side effects, Victoria recognises: 'There is a yellow card scheme with the MHRA [Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency] and anyone experiencing side effects not listed in the information leaflet included with your medication should be reported and people should always speak to their provider if they're concerned. 9 'I am a Company ambassador for Öushk pharmacy and the support they have provided me with is second to none.' As well as this, she warns fat jab users: 'It's important people get Mounjaro through a registered pharmacy and find a pharmacy that is responsive and supportive.' 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