New law to protect patients from inappropriate use of force comes into effect today
After the law was received Royal Assent in 2018, the new Use…
New guidelines drawn up on use of restraint in mental health settings focus on care rather than control
People restrained in mental health settings will get the care they need…
Officers to face criminal charges following death of Kingsley Burrell after he was restrained
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has charged three officers involved with the…
SLaM will not face criminal charges in Seni Lewis case, CPS says
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed that South London and Maudsley…
Mental Capacity Act still not well understood, CQC says
There is still a widespread lack of understanding of the Mental Capacity…