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Being kept in against my will

Posted By Parpi

"Being kept in against my will"

About: Sunderland Royal Hospital / Accident and emergency

(as the patient),

I took an overdose at 3pm. Taken to A and E. by 9pm I felt better and reasons why I took tablets had resolved in my mind.

I wanted to go home I felt fine. Instead I was kept in overnight not allowed to discharge myself by them using the mental incapacity law against me. I know they had my best interests at heart but my will and choice were taken from me.

I am really angry about it

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Response from Andrea Hetherington, Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust 7 years ago
Andrea Hetherington
Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs,
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 08/03/2017 at 14:32
Published on Care Opinion at 17:07

We are sorry to hear of your experience and apologise for the distress caused. We would really like to discuss your case in more detail and would be grateful if you could get in touch. If you could email the Help and Advice Service (helpandadviceservice@chsft.nhs.uk) with your contact details, someone will give you a call.

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