Internal Reference Number: FOI_7168
Date Request Received: 09/05/2023 00:00:00
Date Request Replied To: 31/05/2023 00:00:00
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Request Summary: A&E treatment of vulnerable patients
Request Category: Media
Question Number 1: Do A&E (if applicable) and mental health specialist staff follow the SHARE guidance regarding CONSENT, CONFIDENTIALITY & INFORMATION SHARING IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE & SUICIDE PREVENTION? https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1013010/zero-suicide-alliance-share.pdf | |
Answer To Question 1: Yes | |
Question Number 2: If not, what guidance or protocol do you follow regarding vulnerable patients? | |
Answer To Question 2: N/A | |
Question Number 3: In the last year, or six months should this exceed the cost limit, how many times was this protocol enacted? Essentially, how many times has your NHS trust shared information about somebody being at risk of suicide with another NHS Trust, GPs and agencies, including police, councils, social workers. | |
Answer To Question 3: Unable to answer as this would sit with Wiltshire Health & Care who manage the Mental Health Team | |
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Our staff at 91Ó°ÊÓ District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.