I was asked a while ago to blog on the subject of criminal offences AGAINST patients, committed by professionals. Clearly, a very difficult issue. It is right that we cover it on here because we’ve discussed the equally difficult issue of offences against staff by patients. Since the request I have been gathering some thoughts […]

The police generically refer to the different types of hospital unit in terms of ‘low’ or ‘medium’ or ‘high’ security.  In reality there are many different types of mental health hospital and this terminology is not necessary correct or helpful, not least because some hospital sites have a mixture of security levels with ‘medium secure’ […]

There was a really interesting debate on Twitter last night between two mental health professionals who responded to one of those tweets I throw out to provoke debate and thought! You can have as much Liaison and Diversion as you're prepared to pay for. And if none; you'll end up paying more for secure care. […]