K stated that she wanted to leave hospital and return to her home in England. K stated that the doctor would not let her leave the hospital, despite the fact that K felt well enough to go back home.
K stated that she wanted support to raise her concerns and wanted the IMHA to help K express her wishes to return to England.
IMHA involvement enabled K to ‘’have her say’’ in the discharge meeting. Although K remained on a Section 3, it was decided within the meeting that the long term plan would be for K to move to accommodation in England, closer to her daughter.
K stated that although disappointed with the outcome of the meeting, she found the preparation very beneficial. She was able to put her views and opinions across in writing, rather than speaking in from of the professionals which she would have found daunting.