Mental health suicide

Cameron was covered in cuts having shaved his head and was complaining to the staff that he was hearing voices in his head saying that people were after him and going to kill him.

Cameron was detained for his own safety and for the safety of others,  due to his drastic deterioration. The following morning Cameron was seen by the consultant who decided that Cameron should not be allowed to have overnight leave but stated that Cameron could be discharged from compulsory detention due to his willingness to remain in hospital and cooperate with staff.

However that night Cameron requested overnight leave and it was granted. Cameron was told to return by the following evening. When Cameron arrived home both his mother and girlfriend noted how ill he seemed and he did not return to the hospital when required to do so.

The following morning Cameron went to see his mother, who again noticed how ill he was which prompted her to telephone the mental health administration at the hospital but their response was that they would have to check Cameron’s files and that it would take a while.

That afternoon the hospital telephoned Cameron’s mother and stated that they would send out a team to speak to Cameron but that it would take a few hours as they were having difficulty locating Cameron’s GP. However a consultant at the hospital then made the decision to leave the deployment of this team until the following day so that it would be people who knew Cameron.

Two hours later Cameron deteriorated further and his mother attempted to get him into the car to take him into the hospital. By this time the hospital had been able to contact Cameron’s GP and he had agreed to go and see Cameron but stated that it would not be for a few hours.

Sadly, in the meantime, Cameron had forced his mother out of his flat. He then jumped from his ninth floor flat’s window.

Luke Daniels represented Cameron’s family in pursuing a claim against the local NHS Trust and they received £7,500 in compensation.