Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Insufficient mental health resources for children and young people
The earlier warning
Karen Edgar · 16 Apr 2018 · David Roberts, Cumbria
“(1) The provision of mental health services for children and young people in Cumbria is underfunded.”
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Karen Edgar (16 Apr 2018) · stated timescale: none stated
“the CCGs are working to implement an action plan to address the issues raised in your Report.”
judiciary.uk/…/2018-0106-Response-by-Department-of-Health-Socia…
Stated action 2 · response to Robyn Skilton (7 Aug 2022) · stated timescale: 2023/24
“we are working nationally to support local areas to expand mental health services so that more people can access the care and support they need.”
judiciary.uk/…/2022-0247-Response-from-department-of-Health-and…
What recurred
- 1 Aug 2019 · Daniel Shorrocks · Ian Arrow · Closely related · confidence 0.85 (high)
- 7 Aug 2022 · Robyn Skilton · Penelope Schofield · Closely related · confidence 0.90 (high)
- 19 Oct 2022 · Charley Patterson · Andrew Hetherington · Closely related · confidence 0.90 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Karen Edgar · 16 Apr 2018
“(1) The provision of mental health services for children and young people in Cumbria is underfunded.”
Later · Robyn Skilton · 7 Aug 2022
“Due to the lack of availability of a Child Psychiatrist there are long waiting times for children to be assessed.”
What happened next
No web check of the stated actions has been published for this chain.