Government Response

In 2018, Professor Sir Simon Wessely concluded his review of the Mental Health Act 1983 and recommended certain actions. In early 2021, the Government published a White Paper with their suggested following that review and today, they have published their response to that consultation. This is an early post after a relatively light read. It highlights […]

Code of Practice Review

I missed something last year, probably because I’d changed roles and I’m not focussing on this stuff as before. In 2019, the Care Quality Commission reported some findings after a review of the implementation of the Code of Practice to the Mental Health Act 1983. Those who have followed this blog since the start will […]

Three Years Until 2022

A little medium and long-term thinking on mental health and its relationship with policing, if I may? We know from the last decade the problems the police service has tried to highlight and do something about. A large number of untoward incidents including deaths in police custody and fatal police shootings as well as more […]