Officials from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland have now been asked to investigate the complaint in what the ombudsman said was an “injustice” to the 55-year-old patient, who had learning disabilities and severe dementia.
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Recession 'worst for mentally ill'
Across Europe, people with mental health problems have been disproportionately affected
Unemployment is hitting the mentally ill twice as hard as it is the general population, a study has found.
Across Europe, people with mental health problems have been disproportionately affected by the recession, said researchers.
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Guest Blog –Carol Munt
Travelled to Oxford today for the Thames Valley Mental Health, Dementia and Neurological Conditions Network Development Day.
There were some very good speakers from the voluntary sector in addition to those from the Health sector including Professor Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director.
I’m not sure how I feel about the objectives, I have an uncanny feeling that we’ve heard it all before under another guise.
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