Schizophrenic's knife attack was 'predictable.' (murder of occupational therapist Georgina Robinson by paranoid schizophrenic Andrew Robinson)
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An independent report into the murder of occupational therapist Georgina Robinson by paranoid schizophrenic Andrew Robinson states that the incident was 'predictable and preventable.' It calls for the replacement of the 1983 Mental Health Act, and suggests a new legal framework for community care of the mentally ill. It points out that the murderer should not have been allowed freedom of movement, and states that the murder would not have taken place if Robinson had been supervised more closely.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Community care launched with modest expectations
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Community care for the elderly, mentally ill and disabled is the responsibility of local authority social services departments from Apr 01, 1993. Independent providers such as private nursing homes will provide most of the care. The most numerous group needing care is the frail elderly. The White Paper 'Caring for People' promotes care at home with proper support for carers, but the funds available may be insufficient to meet these aims.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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