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she called an ambulance when her son was vomiting, and he is still complaining and talking
about it.
Reported that her son has been in trouble with the police since the age of 14 said he was
addicted to driving. Many charges and cases over the years.
Feels that the police have victimised her son and her other children because they are mixed
race. Reported that they are appealing against some of the charges and his name being
publicised in the papers which is due in court in February next year.
Lorraine reported that she visits her son almost every day to check on him and make sure he
has food in the house. Reported that he is eating but not as regularly as before, some weight
loss, has IBS but is drinking well.
Reported that he talks about the TV talking to him and also when they are out when she
scratches her head or something, he believes that she is sending messages and becomes
paranoid that someone will harm him.
Reported that he has lots of friends but stops no longer goes out with them and also does not
have them come around his home.
Reported however he does have a scrambling bike that he goes out on and has injured his
ankle and wrist but refuses medical attention.
Reported that he has been suspicious about doctors since his childhood and having tonsillitis.
Reported that his mood does fluctuate but most days she will get text messages from him
talking about killing himself when his name is cleared in next year after the court case, no
current plans or intent.
Asked if she believes her son will see professionals if they visit, said she believes that he will
shout but otherwise not aggressive, feels he will agree to be seen as a follow up following his
assessment last year.
Feels he needs some help and support but uncertain what her son needs.
Whilst talking to Lorraine her mobile phone rang and she spoke to the person said it was
Maggie Garrod AMHP. Said she has been phoning them and they called her back yesterday
and that they have told them that she should have a carers assessment as she is finding it
difficult to cope.
Reported that they had also told her that her son should be seen urgently. Agreed to speak to
the AMHP office.
Discussion with AMHP manager Debbie Morgan. Informed reported that Lorraine had
spoken to Maggie and Lorraine had been advised about the carers centre in Enfield and also
advised to go along with whatever plan there is with the assessment service.
From description from mother does not appear to be crisis, is eating and drinking and no
active plans to and, gradual deterioration in mental health over the past year.
Plan to offer assessment with EAS medic and Social Worker. Patient already known to
Community Safety Officer and this may be a route into the assessment given the concerns
raised by other residents. Community Safety Officer already informed. EIS also informed as
may be and psychotic illness.

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Whilst talking to Lorraine her mobile phone rang and she spoke to the person says it was
Maggie Garrod AMHP.
Said she has been phoning them and they called her back yesterday and that they have told
them that she should have a carers assessment as she is finding it difficult to cope.
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