Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

“The policy describes the actions to be taken when a patient is missing or AWOL”

“The updated policy has included valued feedback from the inquest. I can inform you that the appendix C risk rating form that you saw at the inquest has been stepped down, due to emerging evidence in the area. The new version of Appendix C form is a decision recording form which also includes a section which sets out 'why the risk is considered to be present'. The form will be read out to the police in the recorded phone call and it will also be handed over to the police when they attend.”

“I will respond on these points in particular”

“the APCC has developed guidance for members on the Right Care, Right Person approach. The guidance, which was launched in April 2024, strongly encourages PCC oversight of the planning and delivery of the Right Care, Right Person approach to ensure vulnerable people receive the right support from the right services.”