Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Melanie Amundsen
Ref: 2015-0206
Date: 29 May 2015
Coroner: Derek Winter
Area: Sunderland
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted a lack of awareness among employers and employees about mental health issues in the workplace, particularly regarding disciplinary processes. There is scope for ACAS guidance to be enhanced and better publicised to address this.
Date
29 May 2015
56-day deadline
24 Jul 2015 est.
estimated from the report date
Responses identified
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Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted a lack of awareness among employers and employees about mental health issues in the workplace, particularly regarding disciplinary processes. There is scope for ACAS guidance to be enhanced and better publicised to address this.
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_ _ Not every employer or employee may have an awareness of mental health issues in the work place, and in particular in respect of disciplinary processes Whilst ACAS (The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) have a very inforrative website and publications, there may be scope for it to be enhanced and better publicised so that both, employers and employees may have that awareness and act upon it,
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Investigation and inquest
On 15th September 2014 commenced an investigation into the death of Melanie Jane Amundsen, aged 55_ The investigation concluded at the end of the Inquest on 28"h 2015 with the conclusion of a Misadventure.
Circumstances of the death
On 12th September 2014 at 7am Melanie Jane Amundsen was found in a bedroom at 8 Arden Square Farringdon Sunderland. Paramedics attended and her death was confirmed at 7.30am_ Melanie Jane Amundsen who was a vulnerable adult had consumed a fatal amount of alcohol notwithstanding family support and a history of engagement with mental health services to support her
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths believe you have the power to take such action.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2015-0206
- Date of report
- 29 May 2015
- Coroner
- Derek Winter
- Coroner area
- Sunderland
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