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

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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
2359 known mental health homicide cases by region 1025 official investigation reports – all downloadable without charge We are piloting a new mapping system on google maps of cases – Note: All locations are approximate and do not relate to 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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Around a 100 families a year will have a loved one killed by someone with mental illness.

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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 ...

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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 ...

How the Victims Code can be improved

Posted on26th May 202021st March 2025AuthorJulianLeave 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 2019AuthorJulian4 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 201922nd March 2025AuthorJulian1 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 201821st March 2025AuthorJulianLeave 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.

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About time for effective homicide investigations in Scotland

Posted on14th November 201721st March 2025AuthorJulianLeave 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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    • Why Did You Kill My Dad?
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    • Violence and Mental Illness
    • Myths and Realities
      • Lightning
      • Victims not Perpetrators
      • Stigma
      • The Scientific Evidence
    • Why Does it Keep Happening
  • The Victims
    • East England
    • East Midlands
    • London
    • North East England
    • North West England
    • Northern Ireland & Islands
    • Scotland
    • South Central England
    • South East Coast
    • South West England
    • Wales
    • West Midlands
    • Yorkshire & Humberside
  • Help For Families
    • Criminal Investigations
      • Police Family Liaison Officers
      • Coroners Courts
      • Court Cases
    • Health Service Investigations
      • 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
    • For Professionals
    • Press Coverage
  • Contact
    • Trustees