Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Limited placement options for autistic young adults at risk of self-harm or harming others
The earlier warning
Benjamin Hazelden · 26 Sept 2023 · Catherine Wood, North East Kent
“young adults with autism who were at risk of self-harm as well as harm to others have very limited options in terms of placements where their needs can be met.”
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What was promised
A published response was found, but no specific action could be extracted with a verified quote.
What recurred
- 23 Oct 2024 · Declan Morrison · Simon Milburn · Closely related · confidence 0.85 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Benjamin Hazelden · 26 Sept 2023
“young adults with autism who were at risk of self-harm as well as harm to others have very limited options in terms of placements where their needs can be met.”
Later · Declan Morrison · 23 Oct 2024
“The evidence revealed that there is currently a widespread shortage of available placements for someone with [the deceased]'s complex needs both in the community and within the NHS.”
What happened next
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