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Independent investigation: Joseph Collins, Islington

London
Subject Joseph Collins

Paranoid schizophrenic with history of serious assault, kills stepfather after ceasing taking medication. Ind Inq 1997 – Long history of MH problems & violence. Cf Kurter

Report PDF Hundred Families
Acceptance Status
No Response Published 4
Total Recommendations 4
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Recommendations (4)

1 Health, Housing and Social Services
No Response Published
Recommendation
that an officer of appropriate seniority be appointed to ensure that there is effective co-ordination in mental health cases between Health, Housing and Social Services.
2 Health, Housing and Social Services
No Response Published
Recommendation
that this practice is immediately adopted as a formal procedure between Health, Housing and Social Services and appropriate guidelines be developed.
3 London Borough of Islington
No Response Published
Recommendation
that as part of a regular monitoring exercise, housing officers report to the Housing Committee at each cycle, on all decisions taken in mental health cases.
4 Secretary of State
No Response Published
Recommendation
that the Secretary of State should consider amending the current guidelines to ensure that mentally ill people are not required to pass through unsuitable transitional accommodation, for example, bed and breakfast accommodation, before being furnished with permanent accommodation suitable for … Read more