Recommendation · source text
Mental health services should not assume that longstanding psychotic symptoms are due to the misuse of illicit substances without carrying out an objective assessment of these issues over time.
Source · Investigations in the NHS
An independent review into the care and treatment given to George: Published April 2025
North East and Yorkshire
Published 01 Apr 2025
Index summary
This is the shared learning bulletin from an independent review into the care and treatment given George .
Recommendations
Recommendation · source text
Where families ask the mental health service for support due to an ongoing deterioration in a loved-one’s mental health this should be proactively investigated, and families informed of the steps taken.
Recommendation · source text
Services need to recognise that, as carers age they become potentially more vulnerable. In addition, the safety of carers/family members should always be considered when a service user is displaying coercive, controlling or violent behaviour.
Acceptance status
No Response Published
3
Total recommendations
3