— Ombudsman's summary: "Mr X complained he was incorrectly discharged from Section 117 aftercare. We found the Trust, the Council and the ICB did not follow the relevant guidance when discharging Mr X from Section 117 aftercare. This caused uncertainty to Mr X over whether he should have received additional mental health support in the period that followed, and whether this may have prevented his health from deteriorating. The Trust, Council and ICB agreed to provide a remedy to Mr X by reassessing his Section 117 needs, and making service improvements."
Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Durham_County_Council_(24_001_522)_(2025)_MHLO_4_(LGSCO)?id=070325-1105