Matthew McManus
11 Feb 2022 · Coroner Anna Morris · Greater Manchester South
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of coordination of support and care for vulnerable adults
“no -one saw [the deceased] as the vulnerable adult he was and addressed how his own complex needs were to be met”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high
This report
“no -one saw [the deceased] as the vulnerable adult he was and addressed how his own complex needs were to be met, either through a Care Act assessment or any other means.”
Later report
“She highlighted a long-standing gap in provision, which was described as extending across most if not all local authorities, for vulnerable adults who have complex needs, but who do not fall into the existing framework of social services, Care Act provision or formal mental health supervision.”
Responses
2022-0044-Response-from-Department-of-Health-and-Social-Care.pdf ↗· Department of Health and Social Care
Stated action · end of 2023/24
“we are, through the development and implementation in local areas of the Community Mental Health Framework (CMHF), working to improve the way people with mental health conditions access joined-up support across health and social care”
2022-0044-Response-from-Greater-Manchester-Combined-Authority.pdf ↗· Department of Health and Social Care
Stated action
“We can also confirm that we will, going forward, ensure that we continue to work together across the Greater Manchester health and care system so that changes in practice are actioned and reviewed.”