Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust (24 017 730a)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Mental health services 08-Jul-2025

Summary: Ms X complained that she was wrongly detained under the Mental Health Act, that the doctor involved in the assessment did not speak to her, and that information in her notes was wrong. We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint as it is late, and we have seen no good reason to investigate it now.

NHS North West London ICB (24 017 730b)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Mental health services 08-Jul-2025

Summary: Ms X complained that she was wrongly detained under the Mental Health Act, that the doctor involved in the assessment did not speak to her, and that information in her notes was wrong. We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint as it is late, and we have seen no good reason to investigate it now.

NHS North Central London ICB (23 012 397a)

Statement Upheld Mental health services 03-Jul-2025

Summary: We found London Borough of Enfield, North London NHS Foundation Trust and North Central London Integrated Care Board failed to properly assess and review Miss X’s aftercare needs following her discharge from hospital in 2018. This caused Miss X significant uncertainty and distress. These organisations will apologise to Miss X for this fault, take remedial action and make a symbolic payment in recognition of the impact of these events on her.

NHS North Central London ICB (23 012 397b)

Statement Upheld Mental health services 03-Jul-2025

Summary: We found London Borough of Enfield, North London NHS Foundation Trust and North Central London Integrated Care Board failed to properly assess and review Miss X’s aftercare needs following her discharge from hospital in 2018. This caused Miss X significant uncertainty and distress. These organisations will apologise to Miss X for this fault, take remedial action and make a symbolic payment in recognition of the impact of these events on her.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (23 012 397c)

Statement Upheld Mental health services 03-Jul-2025

Summary: We found London Borough of Enfield, North London NHS Foundation Trust and North Central London Integrated Care Board failed to properly assess and review Miss X’s aftercare needs following her discharge from hospital in 2018. This caused Miss X significant uncertainty and distress. These organisations will apologise to Miss X for this fault, take remedial action and make a symbolic payment in recognition of the impact of these events on her.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (23 012 397d)

Statement Upheld Mental health services 03-Jul-2025

Summary: We found London Borough of Enfield, North London NHS Foundation Trust and North Central London Integrated Care Board failed to properly assess and review Miss X’s aftercare needs following her discharge from hospital in 2018. This caused Miss X significant uncertainty and distress. These organisations will apologise to Miss X for this fault, take remedial action and make a symbolic payment in recognition of the impact of these events on her.

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) (24 001 411a)

Statement Upheld Mental health services 26-Jun-2025

Summary: We do not uphold G’s complaint about City of York Council and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board’s decision to reduce their section 117 aftercare in December 2023. However, the Council and ICB should have reviewed G’s aftercare need before they left hospital in March 2024. That caused them distress, and the organisations should jointly apologise for that.

Island City Practice (24 018 535a)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Mental health services 16-Jun-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the decision to apply for a warrant to gain entry to Miss D’s home and take her to a place of safety to assess her mental health. It is unlikely we would find fault and Miss D had a right of appeal about the decision to detain her and this was the most appropriate route. It is unlikely we could achieve the outcome Miss D wants.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (24 018 535b)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Mental health services 16-Jun-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the decision to apply for a warrant to gain entry to Miss D’s home and take her to a place of safety to assess her mental health. It is unlikely we would find fault and Miss D had a right of appeal about the decision to detain her and this was the most appropriate route. It is unlikely we could achieve the outcome Miss D wants.

Bridge Side Lodge Care Home (24 019 183a)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Mental health services 02-Jun-2025

Summary: Ms X complained about a care home funded by a council and integrated care board at which her sister, Dr Y, was a resident. Ms X said poor care and communication led to distress for her. We will not investigate this complaint as it is unlikely we would add to the remedial action which the Home has already carried out.