NHS are paying psychotic killers to give patient care advice, investigation uncovers

1 sources1 storiesFirst seen 5/17/2026Score26Mixed Progress

Single Source

Bigness

Coverage

Recency

Engagement

Velocity

Confidence

Clipability

Polarization

Claims

Contradictions

Breakthrough

Sentiment Mix

Positive0%

Neutral100%

Negative0%

Geography

North America

Expert Signals

GB News - News

source • 1 mention

AI-Generated Claims

Generated from linked receipts; click sources for full context.

NHS are paying psychotic killers to give patient care advice, investigation uncovers.

Supported by 1 story

NHS trusts have been paying psychiatric offenders to give patient care advice, a new investigation has uncovered.The offences include individuals who have committed homicide to guide patient care.Multiple cases have emerged where violent offenders promoted as "patient experts" either went on to kill following their discharge or offered advice on care despite having previously taken lives.The practice stems from NHS England's "recovery approach", which was the centre of a Telegraph investigation.

Supported by 1 story

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The scheme allows formerly violent psychiatric patients to be designated as "experts by experience" and work alongside medical professionals as "equal partners" in advising trusts.These individuals are brought in to help improve mental health services, participate in staff recruitment and training, and contribute to research initiatives.Medical professionals and campaigners have expressed alarm that offenders with psychiatric histories employed in these roles...

Supported by 1 story