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Research into monitoring mental health detention highlights the importance of regular preventive visits and capturing patient voices

15 May 2013

Dr Judy Laing and Professor Rachel Murray in the Law School were commissioned to carry out research for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) In October 2012. The research looked at different models of monitoring mental health legislation in a number of diverse jurisdictions, including several European countries as well as North America and Australasia. The research highlights the importance of maintaining regular visits and meetings with patients to capture their experiences of care and detention.

New research can help parents avoid care proceedings

3 April 2013

New research by Professor Judith Masson on care proceedings shows success in scheme to divert cases from court…