No crisis support for overdoses
The mental health crisis team refuse to come and see people who are in Ipswich Hospital Critical Care unit due to an attempted overdose - due to them being in a 'too vulnerable' state. Once the physical health of these patients improves, they are moved onto a main ward - however this means that they are then entitled to discharge themselves. The hospital has no powers to stop them from leaving. This often gives a very small period of time for mental health services to provide crisis support - however most patients just tend to self-discharge and walk out. This leaves very vulnerable individuals, who have just attempted suicide, with little to no MH support post-discharge.