Littlebrook Hospital

My son Christopher is a patient on Pinewood Ward and has just been notified that hes to be released when he doesnt feel safe to do so. I left two letters at reception to the ward manager and the consultant and doubt very much if they have read them. He has no permanent address, apart from one room on a barge. We live in Suffolk and am finding the whole situation totally unsatisfactory. Hes had no therapy, just medication and is being referred to the crisis team. Thank you so much for not a lot.

My son Christopher is a patient on Pinewood Ward and has just been notified that hes to be released when he doesnt feel safe to do so. I left two letters at reception to the ward manager and the consultant and doubt very much if they have read them. He has no permanent address, apart from one room on a barge. We live in Suffolk and am finding the whole situation totally unsatisfactory. Hes had no therapy, just medication and is being referred to the crisis team. Thank you so much for not a lot.

Husband in with suicidal thoughts they are refusing to treat him just like last time 6 months ago. Planning discharge tomorrow knowing he plans to end his life.

Reply from Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:31:09 Z

Dear Anonymous, we are very concerned to read that you feel your husband has active suicidal thoughts but is being discharged. All discharges should be risk assessed and only proceeded with when the staff believe the risk is manageable. In order to look into this case and ensure the plans are appropriate, and you and your husband are informed, could we ask that you contact Brian Nyarumbu, Littlebrook Service Manager, on Tel: 01322 622 222 who will look into this, ensure that our actions are measured and informed, change them if appropriate, and discuss the issues with you and your husband. Please mention that you have been directed to call because of your post on NHS Choices. Thank you for highlighting this issue to us. Kind regards.