Brandon Turner

“Shortage of staff. This has been a longstanding concern in Cornwall. I am aware there have been initiatives undertaken nationally and internationally and yet the problem remains. It seems this is not an issue that can be resolved by the local ICB and so this concern is directed to the Secretary of State for her attention and formal response”

“where patients with complex PTSD/EUPD present in crisis, national and local practice is not to detain in a secure hospital. The inquest also heard that in other areas of the country there is a therapeutic alternative of admission to a day hospital (ie not detained, but somewhere to permit de-escalation) or to a crisis unit/house/café. That option is not currently available in Cornwall”

“CPFT is commissioned to assess 140 patients annually for autism. The current waiting list for assessment is in the region of two years. In other words, the demand for the service greatly exceeds the current supply”