Independent investigation into the care and treatment of Mr S in the North Midlands
MidlandsPatient Mr S killed victim 1 and victim 2 and then committed suicide. He had been in contact with mental health services delivered by Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Recommendations (3)
Recommendation 1
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
No Response Published
Recommendation
– Ensuring formal adherence to the Care Programme Approach: 1. Whilst the Independent Investigation Team acknowledges services were responsive (providing Mr S with both psychology and admission whenever required), they did not follow a formalised CPA process and were not …
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Recommendation 2
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
No Response Published
Recommendation
- Working with carers (and family members, where applicable): 1. “Consent to share” information should be updated regularly to promote effective communication between the practitioner, the service user and carers/family members. Protocols and policies should be introduced to secure this. …
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Recommendation 3
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
No Response Published
Recommendation
– Improving liaison with families after adverse events: 1. The Trust must take steps to demonstrate greater awareness of the knowledge levels of family members of victims, their specific backgrounds and insights, and their interactions with the Trust post incident. …
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