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Somerset NHS FT, Yeovil District Hospital NHS FT Increased capacity for places of safety in Somerset – as adults stop being detained in cells from 2017. Evaluation of options for detention of children and young people Subgroup to meet and explore options. 3.16 Review transport and transfer protocols for conveyance of mental health patients, or s136 detainees, including transfers between NHS facilities and transport of people from the community to NHS care, including places of safety. Also transfers of children and young people. July 2016 Somerset Partnership NHS FT, SWASFT, Avon and Somerset Constabulary Provides clarity to staff of all agencies, sets agreed response times and reduces delays Includes a review of operational information sharing between crisis service and ambulance NB: Includes an evaluation of alternatives to current expenditure on private ambulances and other possible improvements to conveyance In progress. Transport contract under review, SWASFT lead to keep group updated. AMHP hub to support review/establishing level of need with data provision. Review of Transport for Mental Health patients taking place on 17th December 2015. Improved services for with co-existing mental health and substance misuse issues 3.17 Refresh and roll out joint dual diagnosis strategy and protocol for people with co-existing October 2016 Somerset Drug and Alcohol Partnership via SCC Public Improved outcomes for service users from better collaboration in case management and access to the right service at the right time and in the right place In progress.
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