A short one, to highlight a particular problem with the accuracy of some media coverage of a sensitive and serious case, along with the importance of correctly explaining mental health related criminal justice processes to the public and victims. Paul Stainsby was jailed for 14-yrs in 2022 for sexual offences committed while teaching in the […]

The publication last week of the Preventing Future Deaths report after the inquest for Mr Thomas Crabbe is the 27th PFD notice I’m aware of which mentions or relates to Right Care, Right Person.  It comes after the conclusion of the 34th inquest I’m aware of where RCRP was a point of discussion or something […]

The police arrest someone in Area A and remove them to custody, the police station being in Area B.  Once there, the suspect is assessed by someone from custody healthcare or the NHS Liaison and Diversion service and deemed to be in need of Mental Health Act assessment. Whose Approved Mental Health Professional service should […]