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A criminal use of police cells? The use of police custody as a place of safety for people with mental health needs
- Authors:
- HM INSPECTORATE OF CONSTABULARY, et al
- Publisher:
- HM Inspectorate of Constabulary
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 59
- Place of publication:
- London
This joint inspection by Her Majesty‟s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC); Her Majesty‟s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP); the Care Quality Commission (CQC); and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) examines the extent to which police custody is used as a place of safety under section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983. The inspection wanted to examine why, despite guidance, codes of practice, and recommendations made in earlier studies, police custody continues to be used so frequently. It also focused on partnership and multi-agency working and how effective the police service and health partners are in working together recording and monitoring the use of section 136; and how data are collected, used and shared between partners. The report also considers training and staff awareness of policies and procedures regarding the use of section 136; and the perspectives of those detained under section 136 and their views on their time in police custody. Fieldwork took place during May and June 2012, and comprised inspection of seven police forces (Kent; Lancashire; Leicestershire; Norfolk; North Wales; Suffolk; and Sussex), two Metropolitan Police boroughs (Bromley and Lewisham), and the associated mental health trusts. The report recommends that Codes of Practice should be be amended to bring down detention time to a maximum of 24 hours in police custody. Once this period has elapsed, any assessments which are needed should be undertaken in a hospital. The Mental Health Act 1983 should be amended to remove a police station as a place of safety for those detained under section 136, except on an exceptional basis. (Original abstract)
Inspection of adult mental illness services in Powys
- Author:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publisher:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 150p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Inspection of adult mental illness services in Wales: overview report
- Author:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Wales. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 49p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Inspection of adult mental illness services in the County Borough of Blaenau Gwent
- Author:
- WALES. National Assembly
- Publisher:
- Wales. National Assembly
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 59p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Inspection of adult mental illness services in the city and county of Swansea
- Author:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Wales. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 62p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Inspection of adult mental illness services in the county of Denbighshire
- Author:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publisher:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 73p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
"Valuing the individual": policy and practice for older people with a mental infirmity; report of an inspection; April 1995
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Welsh Office. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Welsh Office. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 68p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Mentally disordered offenders: a joint inspection on work prior to sentence with offenders with mental disorders
- Authors:
- HM INSPECTORATE OF PROBATION, et al
- Publisher:
- HM Inspectorate of Probation
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 56p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This inspection focused on cases involving offenders who have been identified prior to sentence as having a mental disorder, and how these cases have been handled in practice. The inspectors found that neither criminal justice nor health professionals were in favour of diverting an increased number of offenders from prosecution. Most felt that the majority should take responsibility for their actions, and that treatment should be combined with rather than instead of court action. However, in the minority of cases who were suitable for diversion, there did appear to be scope for greater efficiency by diverting these earlier in the process, before they got to the court stage. Most of the areas visited would also benefit from a better quality and more timely psychiatric report service once at the court stage. More generally, it was clear that treatment did help some current offenders to stop offending, so sustained access to treatment continues to be very important.
Housing services for adults with mental health needs
- Author:
- WALES AUDIT OFFICE
- Publisher:
- Wales Audit Office
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
A baseline review of adult mental health services in Wales, published in October 2005 by the Wales Audit Office, identified a number of issues in relation to the provision of housing for people with a mental health problem which needed to be addressed. This report examines whether the planning and delivery of housing services for adults with mental health needs has improved since the baseline review. Specifically, the report looks at: the progress that has been made in delivering the housing targets set out in Raising the Standard, the revised Adult Mental Health National Service Framework; whether the weaknesses identified by the 2005 baseline review in respect of assessing needs and joint planning between health, social care and housing authorities has improved; and how far housing services for people with mental health needs have improved on the ground. This report found that poor progress has been made in delivering the Assembly Government’s targets, strategic planning remains of poor quality, and joint planning between local health, social care and housing service providers was not always effective. The Assembly Government’s monitoring against the delivery of its housing targets has also been ineffective. Recommendations are provided.
Services for children and young people with emotional and mental health needs
- Authors:
- WALES AUDIT OFFICE, et al
- Publisher:
- Wales Audit Office
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 109p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This review set out to establish whether services are adequately meeting the mental health needs of children and young people in Wales. Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) and the Wales Audit Office jointly undertook the review, supported by Estyn and the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW). The review draws on evidence from a variety of sources over the period 2007 to 2009. It reflects the views of children, young people, and their parents, gathered through a consultation exercise undertaken on behalf of the review by Barnardos Cymru. The review also gathered evidence from service commissioners, and statutory and voluntary sector providers. The overall conclusion is that despite some improvements in recent years, services are still failing many children and young people, reflecting a number of key barriers to improvement.