Stephen Tidey

8 May 2018 · Coroner Anna Loxton · Surrey

The coroner's concerns

1. MASH report processing delays
“How MASH reports are processed by the MASH team upon receipt”
2. Follow-up failures
“Whether there is an effective system in place to ensure that MASH reports are followed up by the appropriate Community Mental Health Team (where necessary)”
3. Out-of-hours referral handling
“Whether there is an effective system in place to deal appropriately with MASH referrals received outside normal weekday office hours, and that those completing the MASH referral forms (e.g. Police officers) know where these should be send outside normal working hours when a high risk is identified”