Brian Stannard
14 Nov 2017 · Coroner Jacqueline Lake · Norfolk
The coroner's concerns
1. inadequately trained staff handling mental health crises
“Mr [name redacted] had mental il! health and physical ill health. He was placed at a Nursing Home to manage his physical ill health as this was seen as the priority at the time of admission. Staff at the Home were not adequately equipped to deal with his mental ill health as his physical health improved. This not only raises concern with regard to the safety and well-being of the individual concerned, but also with regard to the staff involved in Mr [name redacted] care. They were not trained mental health”