This guide is an attempt to “operationalise” complex issues and you should refer to your area’s policy and your supervisors for specific local requirements. This is a mnemonic to assist in establishing whether a non-criminal incident, involving the administration of health and / or social care processes should involve the police. It is a starting […]

This quick guide is an attempt to “operationalise” some complex issues but you should refer to your own force policy and your supervisors for specific local requirements. INTIAL ACTION Reporting missing persons to the police is discretionary to the mental health trust. In practice, patients who are dangerous, especially vulnerable and subject to criminal proceedings […]

This guide is an attempt to “operationalise” complex issues and you should refer to your area’s policy and your supervisors for specific local requirements. INTIAL ACTION Decide whether the police are going to attend the assessment: There is a legal duty only where the Mental Health Officer has secured a removal order OR where there […]