Gunaratnam Kannan
31 Oct 2025 · Coroner Sarah Wood · Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of joint agency working on Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act assessments
“Lack of joint agency working/policy work on the Mental Capacity Act Assessments and Mental Health Act Assessments setting out the roles and remit of service providers.”
2. lack of training on Mental Capacity Act assessments and referral processes
“Lack of training of service providers on the Mental Capacity Act assessments and the process for referrals for Mental Health Act assessments.”