The National Assembly for Wales should have additional powers to introduce laws relating to mental health, say MPs in a report published today.
The Welsh Affairs Committee agrees that there is a clear need for the proposed Legislative Competence Order (LCO) on mental health and that using the LCO process is the most appropriate legislative route…
Report says homicide may have been ‘averted’ by better care and treatment
A report by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) on a homicide carried out by a mental health service user in Newport has said that proper care and treatment may have averted the tragedy.
The review has highlighted concerns in relation to the care and treatment provided to Kevin Price who attacked his former school friend James Fortey in August 2007…
Cardiff University to undertake schizophrenia research project
First mental health LCO stakeholder meeting held
Hafal to launch Criminal Justice Link Service in celebration of World Mental Health Day
New Local Health Boards officially launched today
Powys Local Health Board fined for artist’s death
Powys Local Health Board (LHB) has been fined £30,000 and ordered to pay costs in excess of £46,000 following the death of Sylvan Money, a 26-year-old artist who committed suicide at Bronllys hospital near Brecon in 2004.