Police Officers Are Not Mental Health Officers

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48 minutes ago, S35_2o21 said:

I would imagine that training would mainly focus on the legal issues around this, rather than how to support people in crisis.

 

Hopefully, NHS MH Trusts will have to ensure that there are sufficient resources in their crisis teams to manage demand- recruiting more AMHPs or other specialist workers. It may lead to a greater emphasis on preventing crises from ocurring in the first place but I am not holding my breath. 

The main problem is that recruiting for all parts of the NHS is not going well and lots of staff are leaving.

Many of the public agree with the government that NHS pay is a "fair deal"  so,  someone is going to have to come up with answers eventually.

I wonder why they don't have problems attracting MP's ?  

 

Edited July 28, 2023 by Organgrinder

[crookesey]

I’ve known many police officers over the years and the description that suits them best IMHO is, ‘Jack Of All Trades Master Of None’. Most of their tasks can be completed without causing harm to anyone, however dealing with the mentally disturbed is something not to be taken lightly, hence the need for well qualified professionals.

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20 minutes ago, Organgrinder said:

The main problem is that recruiting for all parts of the NHS is not going well and lots of staff are leaving.

Many of the public agree with the government that NHS pay is a "fair deal"  so,  someone is going to have to come up with answers eventually.

I wonder why they don't have problems attracting MP's ?  

 

In terms of the NHS, it's not only pay but wider T&C's. We've had 10 years of a lack of a workforce plan for the NHS, and underinvestment. The lack of investment in the NHS has caused private provision to massively increase. 

 

Healthcare systems in other countries are far more attractive. 

 

Personally, I would argue that the Tory party in particular has a huge problem in attracting MP's! 🤣

12 minutes ago, crookesey said:

I’ve known many police officers over the years and the description that suits them best IMHO is, ‘Jack Of All Trades Master Of None’. Most of their tasks can be completed without causing harm to anyone, however dealing with the mentally disturbed is something not to be taken lightly, hence the need for well qualified professionals.

 

Yes, I would agree. Also, I believe, police officers can retire in their 50's, when they are relatively young, compared to other professions. I believe there has been an increase in the number of more experienced officers leaving the service over the last 10 years. this leaves younger, less experienced, officers dealing with difficult situations.