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Independent investigation: Patricia Hammond, Alsager (2010)

North West Incident 24 Jun 2010 Subject Patricia Hammond

Index summary

Mentally ill man (dementia) repeatedly and fatally stabs wife

Report PDF Hundred Families

Recommendations

3 total
R1 Addressed to: The trust No Response Published

Link to recommendation R1

Recommendation · source text
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 Addressed to: All clinical staff including consultant psychiatrists‟, specialist registrars and GP‟s No Response Published

Link to recommendation R2

Recommendation · source text
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 Addressed to: Cheshire East Independent Living Team No Response Published

Link to recommendation R3

Recommendation · source text
Cheshire East Independent Living Team should ensure that service-users are seen in person on their first referral to reduce any limitations in assessment.

Acceptance status

Per recommendation
No Response Published
3
Total recommendations
3
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