Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Lack of family involvement in crisis care
The earlier warning
Emily Voukelatou · 11 Jan 2017 · ME Hassell, London Inner (North)
“I heard evidence from the consultant psychiatrist responsible for Ms [name redacted] care at Crisis House that it is not routine for the crisis team to involve family members in the care of a patient.”
judiciary.uk/prevention-of-future-death-reports/emily-voukelatou
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Emily Voukelatou (11 Jan 2017) · stated timescale: last year
“We have also reinforced the importance of working with families in our updated, risk assessment training which has been rolled out over the last 12 months.”
judiciary.uk/…/2017-0004-Response-by-Camden-and-Islington-NHS-T…
Stated action 2 · response to Emily Voukelatou (11 Jan 2017) · stated timescale: none stated
“we have issued staff at North Camden Crisis House with clear guidance to ensure that numbers and contact details are clearly provided to families participating in a services user's care so they are able to speak directly to a senior staff member.”
judiciary.uk/…/2017-0004-Response-by-Camden-and-Islington-NHS-T…
What recurred
- 23 Apr 2024 · Emmanuel Ladapo · Mary Hassell · Closely related · confidence 0.85 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Emily Voukelatou · 11 Jan 2017
“I heard evidence from the consultant psychiatrist responsible for Ms [name redacted] care at Crisis House that it is not routine for the crisis team to involve family members in the care of a patient.”
Later · Emmanuel Ladapo · 23 Apr 2024
“Mr [name redacted] lived with his sister, who wanted very much to be involved with his care. However, I did not hear any evidence of engagement with her by C&I, either:”
What happened next
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