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Independent investigation: Patricia Hammond, Alsager (2010)

North West Incident 24 Jun 2010 Subject Patricia Hammond

Mentally ill man (dementia) repeatedly and fatally stabs wife

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Acceptance status

Per recommendation
No Response Published
3
Total recommendations
3
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Independent investigation report. Recommendations and any published response are extracted below.

Recommendations

3 total
R1 The trust No Response Published
Recommendation
The trust should ensure that NICE clinical guidance (42) for dementia is fully adhered to, and if necessary negotiate a contract with their commissioners to help achieve this.
R2 All clinical staff including consultant psychiatrists‟, specialist registrars and GP‟s No Response Published
Recommendation
All clinical staff including consultant psychiatrists‟, specialist registrars and GP‟s should recognise trigger points for safeguarding referrals and ensure that appropriate referrals are made.
R3 Cheshire East Independent Living Team No Response Published
Recommendation
Cheshire East Independent Living Team should ensure that service-users are seen in person on their first referral to reduce any limitations in assessment.