# Refusals to act on clear needs

**URL:** <https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/refusals-to-act-on-clear-needs/4577>\
**Category:** Other\
**Created:** [5 November 2025 09:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/refusals-to-act-on-clear-needs/4577 "2025-11-05T09:34:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [5 November 2025 09:34 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/refusals-to-act-on-clear-needs/4577/1 "2025-11-05T09:34:03Z")

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What steps can you take if both the care provider and social worker repeatedly promise a referral for psychiatric help for someone with obvious needs, but nothing happens, and the GP cannot proceed without them? It’s been weeks. Is there a way to safely escalate the situation without causing further issues for the person?