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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
1608
736,
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
Simon was able to access community resources independently and had the ability and
capacity to make some choices. He is competent in his activities of daily living skills.
He plans to register a charity to raise funds to support causes dear to his heart One of such
causes is towards premature babies. He said his sister was born premature. The other is to
help homeless people.
AFTERCARE
Simon lives on his own in a one-bedroom ground floor flat in Enfield. His mother is
supportive and in constant contact with him.
Enfield Council will have section 117 responsibilities and will provide the appropriate
housing and care in the community.
Simon will also have the support of an allocated care co-ordinator who will regularly monitor
his mental state and concordance with medication. The team will offer Simon psychology
assessment and or input; he will be seen and reviewed by psychiatrist regularly i.e. every 2-3
months or sooner If required. He will be offered interventions around concordance to
medication, identifying triggers and relapse preventions. A referral to dual diagnosis worker
will be offered. Simon will have access to groups such as social recovery and mental well-
being and specialist services for vocational/occupation recovery.
SIMON CORDELL
1608
737,
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS
Mental Health NHS Trust
A University Teaching Trust
RECOMMENDATION
I met with Simon today on the ward and assessed him in preparation of the report. Simon
recognised me immediately. He was warm, welcoming, polite and co-operative throughout
the meeting. He stated about half a dozen times that he is willing to work with the services
and also willing to accept medication.
It would be helpful if Simon will agree to stay in hospital to continue treatment as he
appeared to have made good progress since admission. As part of the medical and nursing
team I believe that Simon will benefit from staying in hospital for further assessment and
continue treatment.