Imogen Nunn, a 25-year-old deaf woman, tragically took her own life on New Year’s Day 2023 after struggling with mental health issues since age 13. Despite informing a nurse about her intentions and purchasing lethal chemicals online, mental health services failed to implement adequate safeguarding measures and did not conduct a necessary face-to-face risk assessment. An inquest revealed systemic challenges in providing mental health support for deaf patients, including a shortage of British Sign Language interpreters, prompting the coroner to raise concerns about human rights violations in such circumstances.
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Best and worst NHS Trusts revealed in new league table – where does yours rank?
The Department of Health and Social Care has ranked NHS trusts in England for the first time, identifying top performers like Moorfields Eye Hospital and the bottom-ranked Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust. Health Secretary Wes Streeting aims to use these rankings to address disparities in care and improve services, although some experts question their effectiveness in conveying hospital performance nuances. Want More Context? 🔎
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