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Independent investigation of serious adverse events in mental health services

  • Document type:
    Dear colleague letter
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    4 July 2007
  • Publication format:
    A4
  • Gateway reference:
    8481
  • Pages:
    2
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

Letter reminding SHA chief executives of the circumstances in which independent investigations should be carried out, and the need for senior organisational support for the process of commissioning and implementation of findings.

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