The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Health chiefs claim all of family’s concerns ‘are being addressed’
NHS Tayside says the concerns of Ryan Caswell’s family are being addressed and independently investigated.
The second quarterly report from the Independent Oversight and Assurance Group, which covers the period February to April 2022, is expected to be presented to the Tayside Executive Partners in the next few weeks.
The chairwoman of the oversight group, Fiona Lees, has visited a number of facilities across Tayside to discuss the progress being made within mental health services.
An NHS Tayside spokeswoman said: “Due to patient confidentiality, we are unable to comment on matters relating to individual cases.
“The team caring for Ryan is regularly in direct contact with the family and their concerns are being addressed and independently investigated.”
The spokeswoman added that the partnership overseeing the implementation of the recommendations of the Strang review “has restated its commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing services and outcomes for individuals and communities across Tayside.”
Scottish Government mental health minister Kevin Stewart said all patients must be treated with care and respect.
He said: “The oversight group, established by the Scottish Government, has a vital role in providing scrutiny and assurance on the implementation of Dr Strang’s recommendations to improve mental health provision in Tayside.
“The group will continue working with partners, third sector and people with experiences of mental health services to deliver meaningful improvements to mental health services and achieve positive outcomes for communities in Tayside.”