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

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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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      • The Problem of Patient Confidentiality
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      • Learning Lessons
      • Are Mental Health Services Accountable?
      • Inquiries in Your Area
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    • Suicide After Homicide
    • Other Families Stories
      • Dolores Altaras and Peter Sinclair
      • Jim & Judy Cargill
      • Sue Mileson
      • Daniel Gonzales
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      • Case Study: Leon Hutchinson
      • Case Study: NHS North West
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