[10] A 2012 CQC routine review found that the trust failed in four out of five inspection areas, and had insufficient experienced staff to meet needs.

[13] In 2014, following an inspection, the CQC issued four warning notices to the trust requiring urgent action.

[14] Following a 2012 NHS South of England review of the trust that concluded that "there is an urgent need to change the culture and leadership from one of central control to one in which all staff are positively engaged and involved in determining and delivering safe, high quality care", the trust appointed a new chairman and chief executive.

[19] Prior to the arrival of Hardisty, Simon Truelove, the trust's Director of Finance, will act as the interim CEO.

[21][22] A partnership of AWP, Second Step, Missing Link and seven voluntary sector organisations, called Bristol Mental Health, was awarded the contract.