Independent investigation: Pauline Cole (partner), Manor Park, London (2003)

East London and The City Mental Health NHS Trust (now incorporating Newham community mental health services) should 1) review the implementation of its CPA policy with a view to establishing the reasons why the referrals of PC to the East … Read more East London and The City Mental Health NHS Trust (now incorporating Newham community mental health services) should 1) review the implementation of its CPA policy with a view to establishing the reasons why the referrals of PC to the East Newham CMHT in 2002 and 2003 did not occur and/or were delayed, 2) review the definitions and inclusion criteria of standard and enhanced CPA. Show less

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey, and East London and The City NHS Mental Health Trusts, should review the implementation of CPA policy to ensure compliance with current guidance relating to the needs of carers.

The Home Office and Department of Health should jointly commission research into the effects of an absolute discharge on compliance with supervising teams, rates of recidivism and relapse.

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and East London and The City Mental Health NHS Trusts should a) review the application of CPA principles, and b) ensure that the Barnet MDO team reviews its allocation of cases and application of CPA to … Read more Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and East London and The City Mental Health NHS Trusts should a) review the application of CPA principles, and b) ensure that the Barnet MDO team reviews its allocation of cases and application of CPA to all cases that are open but not active. Show less

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and East London and The City Mental Health NHS Trusts should review all forensic patients with an element of care in another locality to ensure the application of CPA principles and follow-up.