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Information, analysis and support for families affected by mental health homicides in Britain

The Problem

The Problem

Posted on 7th December 2013By Longfellow
Accurate information about mental health and violence, particularly homicides, is not easy to find. Many mental health professionals don’t like talking about the subject, and if they do, they consistently underestimate the true scale of the problem. What information there Read More ...
The Victims

The Victims

Posted on 19th December 2013By Longfellow
2090 known mental health homicide cases by region 852 official investigation reports – all downloadable without charge Scotland 133 cases NHS North of England NHS North West 235 cases NHS Yorks & Humber 171 cases NHS North East 94 cases Read More ...
Help For Families

Help For Families

Posted on 22nd December 2013By Longfellow
  In the aftermath of my Dad’s murder, I found it incredibly difficult to get any reliable information about what had happened. Nobody tells you what’s going on or what’s likely to happen next. It seems to be a common Read More ...
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Practical information for families affected by mental health homicides in Britain.

Around a 100 families a year will have a loved one killed by someone with mental illness.

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For Families

For Families

What families have said:    “I really appreciate what you’re doing, it really means a lot to me, I honestly can’t thank you enough”  “Thank you 🙂 you’ve been a massive help” “Thank you so much for sending the email. Read More ...

For Professionals

For Professionals

What Professionals have said : Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust “Very informative, touching and inspirational – it’s fantastic what you’re doing. Thank you! “ 2gether NHS Foundation Trust “The training was one of the best things I’ve done for a Read More ...

How Can Families be Involved?

How Can Families be Involved?

Good theory – What should happen Bad practice – What actually happens What can families do? Good Theory Current government guidance says the mental health trust and the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) should involve families in the investigation process and Read More ...

When do mental health related homicides occur?

Posted on6th March 20236th March 2023AuthorJulianLeave a comment

We’ve done a breakdown of the 2000+ mental health related homicides we’ve identified so far – to see if there are any potential patterns. We’ve broken them down by month, day of the week, and day of the month. The Read More …

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Study finds high numbers of killings are mental health related

Posted on14th November 202214th November 2022AuthorJulian1 Comment

Mental health problems may more often be a factor in homicides than gang membership, with most killings potentially preventable, a study by the London Violence Research Unit suggests. Fifty killings were selected from confidential murder case files held by the Metropolitan Read More …

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Hundred families response to Victims’ Law consultation

Posted on2nd February 20222nd February 2022AuthorJulian1 Comment

Victims Bill Consultation Victim and Witness Policy and Strategy Team Ministry of Justice 102 Petty France London, SW1H 9AJ Email:  victimsbillconsultation@justice.gov.uk 2 Feb 2022 Dear Victim and Witness Policy and Strategy Team Response to Victims’ Bill Consultation Thank you for Read More …

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Maureen (Mo) Lound

Posted on23rd March 202123rd March 2021AuthorJulian1 Comment

1 June 1950 – 4 July 2020 It’s with very great sadness that we recently learned of the untimely death of Maureen Lound, from Southport. In early 2016 Maureen lost her young son Will at the hands of a man Read More …

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Child victims of mental health related homicides

Posted on6th December 202031st December 2020AuthorJulian1 Comment

Of the 1750 mental health related homicides we have documented across the UK – more than 250 of the victims were children. This is a likely underestimate of the total. We must learn effectively from these tragedies. There are far Read More …

CategoriesCases

BBC Radio 4 – File on 4

Posted on13th September 202013th September 2020AuthorJulianLeave a comment

We were interviewed for this BBC Radio 4 programme – 15 Sept 20 at 8.00pm Mental disorder and killings that could have been prevented File on 4 When people with severe mental illnesses become acutely unwell crisis teams should step Read More …

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Racing For Ryan

Posted on6th September 20206th September 2020AuthorJulianLeave a comment

We’d just like to say a massive and heart-felt thank you to the family and friends of Ryan Lowry who yesterday cycled 100 km through the wind and rain to fund-raise for Hundred Families. It was a truly amazing and Read More …

CategoriesCharity, Supporters

How the Victims Code can be improved

Posted on26th May 2020AuthorJulianLeave a comment

Hundred families today responded to the Ministry of Justice’ consultation on the Victims Code. The Victims Code is the official government guidance setting out minimum standards of services and support that victims of crime should receive from state agencies like Read More …

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10,000 Steps for Justice 8th June

Posted on19th May 202019th May 2020AuthorLongfellowLeave a comment

Would you like to join us or support us? 10,000 Steps for Justice is a virtual event, giving the Hundred Families team the flexibility to take part in the comfort of your living room, in a local park or on Read More …

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The Mental Health Tribunal & the release of dangerous patients – why we need urgent reform.

Posted on17th May 202017th May 2020AuthorJulianLeave a comment

Background The Mental Health Tribunal considers the release of psychiatric patients detained under the mental health act. Most will have been detained to receive treatment following deterioration in their mental health and have committed no offence. But around 4,800 will Read More …

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Fears of a rise in mental health homicides amid strain on NHS

Posted on31st March 202017th May 2020AuthorJulian1 Comment

A campaigner has also suggested that mental health staff could be diverted to deal with coronavirus patients. 30 March 20 Fears have been voiced of a spike in the number of mental health-related killings amid the coronavirus crisis. Julian Hendy, Read More …

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Dangerous patients should not receive welfare benefits in hospital

Posted on5th August 20195th August 2019AuthorJulian3 Comments

We’ve featured in recent press coverage (and here) following our research on dangerous patients who have committed serious violent crimes and who are receiving welfare benefits when detained in hospital, whilst so many victims families have to struggle so hard. Read More …

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Failing to research mental health homicides is misguided and dangerous

Posted on21st July 201921st July 2019AuthorJulian1 Comment

We’ve featured in some recent national press coverage following the dangerous and short sighted decision to stop all nationally funded research into killings by people with mental illness. As Marjorie Wallace says “Not learning lessons from these tragedies is like Read More …

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Large numbers of patient homicides at London NHS Trust

Posted on27th January 201817th May 2018AuthorJulianLeave a comment

We’ve been concerned for some time now about large numbers of patient homicides in several London mental health trusts. Our research featured in this major article in the Daily Mail today.

CategoriesLondon, Uncategorised

About time for effective homicide investigations in Scotland

Posted on14th November 201715th November 2017AuthorJulianLeave a comment

Currently there’s no effective NHS system for investigating killings by people with mental illness in Scotland. As a result of our campaigning the Mental Health Welfare Commission for Scotland has found that: “The majority of homicides by mental health service Read More …

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Marathons

Posted on5th November 2017AuthorJulian1 Comment

For families bereaved as a result of killings by the mentally ill it can sometimes feel like an emotional marathon dealing with all the trauma and bureaucracy that results – which keeps on coming. But yesterday, in memory of Sally Read More …

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Independent Investigation – Hodkin Family statement

Posted on23rd June 2017AuthorJulian4 Comments

Following the publication of the Independent Investigation into the care of Nicola Edgington, who had previously killed her own mother, was released, then killed Sally Hodkin when unwell, the Hodkin family have issued the following statement: Statement by the family Read More …

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London Legal Walk

Posted on22nd May 201723rd May 2017AuthorJulianLeave a comment

Thank you so much to everyone who supported us on the London Legal Walk – so far we’ve managed to raise over £2000 to support bereaved families.

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Sally Hodkin Memorial Match 2017

Posted on1st May 2017AuthorJulianLeave a comment

A massive thank you to the several hundred people who braved the weather on Bank Holiday Monday to come and support us at the Sally Hodkin Memorial Match at Welling United. Once again we are hugely indebted to the Hodkin Read More …

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Save the date – May 1 2017!

Posted on27th March 201727th March 2017AuthorJulianLeave a comment

We’re really pleased to announce this year’s Sally Hodkin Memorial Football Match Bank Holiday Monday – May 1 2017 Welling United Football Ground Park View Road Welling DA16 1SY Please come and support us and have a great day out! Read More …

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Matters of Particular Concern

Posted on14th February 201714th February 2017AuthorJulian1 Comment

This year marks 25 years since Jonathan Zito was killed in London by mentally ill Christopher Clunis. The subsequent inquiry into the case was influential and marked the start of the current system of independent investigations of homicides by patients with mental Read More …

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Christmas Raffle Results

Posted on25th December 201625th December 2016AuthorJulianLeave a comment

Thanks very much to everyone who supported our annual Christmas raffle and especially to Len Hodkin for organizing it so successfully. The results are now in and we are very pleased to announce the winners: First prize of £100 Paige Read More …

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Alex Robinson Serious Case Review – Family Statement

Posted on16th December 201616th December 2016AuthorJulian1 Comment

Today Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Board are publishing a Serious Case Review into the case of Alex Robinson who was killed by his mentally disordered grandfather in Lincoln in December 2014. We have been supporting the family and they have issued Read More …

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      • Who Does What?
      • Different Types of Investigation
      • What is a Homicide Inquiry?
      • When Should They Start?
      • How Can Families be Involved?
      • The Problem of Patient Confidentiality
      • The Problem of Anonymity
      • Learning Lessons
      • Are Mental Health Services Accountable?
      • Inquiries in Your Area
    • The Media
    • Suicide After Homicide
    • Other Families Stories
      • Dolores Altaras and Peter Sinclair
      • Jim & Judy Cargill
      • Sue Mileson
      • Daniel Gonzales
    • Taking Legal Action – An Overview
    • Case Studies – Introduction
      • Case Study: Leon Hutchinson
      • Case Study: NHS North West
      • Case Study: Bristol & Sunderland
    • Further Help & Information
  • How we make a difference
    • For Families
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    • Press Coverage
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