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. INITIAL ACTION There is a legal duty to report all AWOL patients to the police who are “Dangerous, particularly vulnerable or subject to Part III MHA”. “Part III MHA” means patients […]

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 It is a core responsibility of the NHS to convey mental health patients – it may be a police responsibility to support if RAVE risks are involved. This includes […]

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 AMHP has a warrant OR where there are predicted RAVE risks […]