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Big increase in number of investigations into abuse of mental health patients

By Scott D'Arcy7th August 2017News England

Investigations into abuse of mental health patients have nearly doubled in three years, according to a report. An analysis of NHS figures obtained by The Times through Freedom of Information

Judge voices concern at lack of clinical settings as care plan for suicidal teen approved

By Cathy Gordon7th August 2017News England

A senior judge who said there would be “blood on our hands” if a safe placement was not found for a suicidal teenager has approved a plan for her care.

Appropriate beds identified for suicidal girl after judge issued ‘blood on our hands’ warning

By Sally Wardle4th August 2017News England

A number of appropriate beds have been identified after a High Court judge warned “we will have blood on our hands” if care is not found for a suicidal teenager

Record 71 prisoners freed by mistake as violence in jails hits new high

By Hayden Smith27th July 2017News England

Dozens of prisoners have been released by mistake as violence in jails surged to a new high, official figures reveal. Seventy-one convicted criminals or suspects were erroneously freed in 2016/17

Girl who took her own life was ‘failed’ by health professionals, says mother

By Rod Minchin12th July 20173rd November 2018News England

The mother of a teenage girl who took her own life has criticised the health professionals who “failed” her daughter and said she would never have left her alone if

Jails’ soaring suicide and self-harm rates need urgent handling, says watchdog

By David Hughes29th June 20173rd November 2018News England

Soaring rates of suicide and self-harm in prisons must be dealt with urgently, but it is unclear how the authorities will meet ambitious aims for improving inmates’ mental health, the

Leading doctor urges Welsh teenagers make use of suicide prevention resources

By Iain MacDonald21st June 2017News Wales

A leading North Wales Doctor is encouraging teenagers experiencing suicidal thoughts to seek support or access online resources which can offer hope and practical ideas on staying safe. Betsi Cadwaladr

Young people hospitalised for drink, drugs, violence or self-harm much higher suicide risk

By John von Radowitz26th May 2017News England

Children and teenagers admitted to hospital with injuries relating to drugs, alcohol, violence or self-harming face a five-fold increased risk of suicide, a study has found. Researchers looked at anonymous

Urgent need to address ‘rapid decline’ of mental health care in prisons

By Catherine Wylie8th May 2017News England

The struggle to meet mental health need in prisons has been laid bare as figures show significantly more people in prison have attempted suicide than in the general population. Released

Suicide risk warning over delays in follow-up treatment of mental health patients

By Scott D'Arcy13th April 2017News England

One in 10 mental health patients discharged from hospital after suffering a crisis has to wait more than a week for a follow-up appointment, according to new figures. The data,

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Big increase in number of investigations into abuse of mental health patients

Judge voices concern at lack of clinical settings as care plan for suicidal teen approved

Appropriate beds identified for suicidal girl after judge issued ‘blood on our hands’ warning

Record 71 prisoners freed by mistake as violence in jails hits new high

Girl who took her own life was ‘failed’ by health professionals, says mother

Jails’ soaring suicide and self-harm rates need urgent handling, says watchdog

Leading doctor urges Welsh teenagers make use of suicide prevention resources

Young people hospitalised for drink, drugs, violence or self-harm much higher suicide risk

Urgent need to address ‘rapid decline’ of mental health care in prisons

Suicide risk warning over delays in follow-up treatment of mental health patients

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Suicide

Big increase in number of investigations into abuse of mental health patients

Judge voices concern at lack of clinical settings as care plan for suicidal teen approved

Appropriate beds identified for suicidal girl after judge issued ‘blood on our hands’ warning

Record 71 prisoners freed by mistake as violence in jails hits new high

Girl who took her own life was ‘failed’ by health professionals, says mother

Jails’ soaring suicide and self-harm rates need urgent handling, says watchdog

Leading doctor urges Welsh teenagers make use of suicide prevention resources

Young people hospitalised for drink, drugs, violence or self-harm much higher suicide risk

Urgent need to address ‘rapid decline’ of mental health care in prisons

Suicide risk warning over delays in follow-up treatment of mental health patients