Independent investigation: Narayanan Sukumaran, Newham (2001)

There should be a review of the implementation of Care Programme Approach policies and procedures in the London Borough of Newham with particular emphasis on the rôle and needs of those who care for service users and on the transfer … Read more There should be a review of the implementation of Care Programme Approach policies and procedures in the London Borough of Newham with particular emphasis on the rôle and needs of those who care for service users and on the transfer of care between different localities and agencies. Show less

The quality of the links and interaction between East London and The City Mental Health NHS Trust and the Metropolitan Police Service should be reviewed, with particular attention being paid to the need for there to be a comprehensive referral … Read more The quality of the links and interaction between East London and The City Mental Health NHS Trust and the Metropolitan Police Service should be reviewed, with particular attention being paid to the need for there to be a comprehensive referral system to specialist mental health services which works at an operational level on a day-to-day basis. Show less

East London and the City Mental Health NHS Trust should review with the London Probation Area of the National Probation Service their respective roles in the assessment and management of offenders with severe and enduring mental illness.

East London and the City Mental Health NHS Trust must implement as a priority its intended system of integrated case records which will be an important step towards providing a comprehensive service.