Does England's Mental Health Act need reform in light of CQC review?
Briefly

"Despite the existing powers intended to protect the public, the failings in Valdo Calocane's mental health care raise critical questions about why those powers were not properly enforced."
"Prof Sir Simon Wessely emphasized that the current discussion should focus on understanding why already existing Mental Health Act powers were not utilized effectively in this tragedy."
"More education and understanding regarding serious mental health disorders, like psychosis, is essential to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future."
"The need for reform of the Mental Health Act remains vital, as the reasons motivating the review continue to be significant and relevant today."
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