Case (Section 117 assessment delay). West Sussex County Council (21 012 744) [2022] MHLO 3 (LGSCO)

— "Summary: We found no fault by the Council and Integrated Care Board in terms of the Section 117 aftercare they provided to Mrs Y. However, we found the Council, Trust and ICB delayed significantly in carrying out a Section 117 review. They will apologise and pay Mr X a financial remedy in recognition of the distress and frustration this caused. The Council, Trust and ICB will also review their policies and procedures to prevent similar problems occurring in future."
Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/West_Sussex_County_Council_(21_012_744)_(2022)_MHLO_3_(LGSCO)?id=141122-2207