Michael Cox
20 Jun 2019 · Coroner Andrew Cox · Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
The coroner's concerns
1. shortage of suitable placements for mental health individuals
“- The potential shortage of suitable placements for individuals with a mental health history similar to [the deceased]. Evidence was heard at the inquest that when such individuals are placed at a suitable facility, it can become their home and they may live there for years and even decades. Accordingly, spare places can be at a premium. Evidence was also heard that social workers (and in this case an occupational therapist) have persistent difficulties in finding suitable placements suggesting”