In the hours before the death of Mzee Mohammed Daley, his worried dad described “seeing the fear in my boy’s eyes.” He had long struggled with mental health difficulties, and was at the start of a descent into a psychotic episode. Continue reading
Category Archives: Mental Health & Others
Dr David Baker: Custody Deaths Research Project – first article published
During 2017, 4WardEver UK and the United Families & Friends Campaign had put their support behind new research conducted by Dr David Baker of Coventry University, examining custody deaths from the viewpoint of the affected families. Continue reading
PM to look at ‘institutional racism’ of black people by mental health services
Prime Minister Theresa May said she is “looking at” the treatment of black people by mental health services amid claims of “institutional racism”. Labour MP Steve Reed has called for an inquiry. Continue reading
Mental health ‘street triage’ scheme launched in South Bucks
A new street triage Scheme has been introduced across South Bucks, which aims to offer improved immediate support to those suffering ill mental health who call the police in a crisis state. Continue reading
