54-year-old Martyn Stringer died by suicide due to unavailable mental health treatment bed.

54-year-old Martyn Stringer died by suicide after not receiving suitable mental health treatment in a hospital. Despite being assessed as eligible for detainment under the Mental Health Act, a bed could not be found. Area coroner Nicholas Graham has called for a review of mental health treatment bed availability and NHS England has 56 days to respond with details of action taken or an explanation of why no action will be taken.

August 17, 2024
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