Michelle Moore
26 Jun 2024 · Coroner Samantha Marsh · Somerset
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of continuity and joined-up care between menopause and mental health treatment
“There appeared to be a lack of continuity and joined-up care between those trying to treat Mrs [name redacted] menopausal symptoms and those trying to treat her mental health presentation and this suggested: A lack of understanding and appreciation of the menopause and the effect this hormonal change and/or imbalance may have on women; and A lack of understanding and appreciation of a potential link between menopause and a woman experiencing mental health decline.”
Responses
2024-0349-Response-from-NHS-England.pdf ↗· NHS England
Stated action
“NHS England is currently supporting the development of a range of tools and interventions that will help to upskill more GPs in providing menopause care, and to improve access to treatments that can be helpful.”
2024-0349-Response-from-NICE.pdf ↗· NHS England
Stated action
“We have reflected on the circumstances surrounding Mrs [name redacted] death and the concerns raised in your report.”
2024-0349-Response-from-Somerset-NHS.pdf ↗· Somerset NHS Foundation Trust