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FORENSIC HISTORY
Mr Cordell was put in a Young Offender's
Institution at the age of 16 after repeated driving
offences (driving without a license)
Mr Cordell says he has not been in trouble with
the police for a number of years. He had stolen
some trainers at a festival in 2009 and prior to that
had not been in trouble since 2005.
He denied any violent offences.
Mr Cordell currently stands accused of burglary.
He has a solicitor and the case will not be heard
until July at the earliest.
MEDICAL HISTORY
Simon said he had Crohn's disease as a child. He
denied any other physical health problems.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
He said he only got drunk once a teenager and has
since not taken alcohol or drugs. He denied
current use
FINANCE
Simon receives £200 Income Support every
fortnight
VIEWS OF THE NEAREST RELATIVE
With Simon's consent I spoke with his mother Mrs
Loraine Cordell. Mrs Cordell's views were that "I
don't think he
[Simon] needs to be on section; he is not a danger
to himself or other people" Mrs
SIMON CORDELL
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Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Mental Health NHS Trust
A University Teaching Trust

Cordell said as far as she knows Simon is willing
to work with the doctors and take his medication.
Mrs Cordell will not say her views if Simon
changes his mind and her response summed up as
"we cross the bridge when we get there".
VIEWS OF THE PATIENT
Simon is willing to co-operative with mental
health services. He said he is willing to take his
medication. He gave me a letter he wrote to
indicate his commitment to treatment and
willingness to engage. I attach it for your
information.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF PATIENT