Supported housing problems

5 items 1 source

Risks of unintended consequences from new supported housing licensing schemes, potentially discouraging good providers.

Supported housing problems has been flagged across 1 independent accountability source:

5 PFD reports

This theme has been identified in one data source. As more data is added, cross-references may emerge.

Concerns: Gaps in community mental health care due to staff absences and issues with supported housing transitions contributed to a patient's deteriorating condition and subsequent death by suicide.

Concerns: The internal investigation was inadequate, and barriers exist to proper Mental Health Act assessments. There's poor information sharing between agencies regarding residents, and support workers require more focused mental health training.

Concerns: The lack of regulation for residential homes housing vulnerable 18-21 year olds leads to providers with inadequate training and staffing. Additionally, there is no standard referral form, risking missed vital information for supported housing placements.

Concerns: A known ligature point in the patient's room was not addressed, and similar hazardous door closing mechanisms remain in use in other properties, despite a history of suicide attempts by hanging.

Concerns: The communal fire alarm system at Honiton Oaks failed to trigger audible alerts within individual flats, raising serious safety concerns for residents, particularly those with mobility problems under a "Stay Put" policy.