Emma Simkin
12 Oct 2022 · Coroner Paul Cooper · Lincolnshire
The coroner's concerns
1. families perceive professionals ignore masking mental illness
“Families are repeatedly advising their perception is that loved ones are successfully "masking" their mental illnesses in front of professionals who are perceived to accept at face value what they are told rather than looking at other primary evidence more often than not from the families themselves. which in turn leads the families to believe they are being ignored and lives lost”
2. lack of up to date policies and training on identifying masking
“Can you reassure me that policies are in place that focus upon how to identify "masking" and adequate training to the appropriate professionals is up to date and consider if policies are in need of review”