Wales (Cymru)

190 readers

1 users here now

All things Wales/Cymru – Discussion, Politics, News, Art and Media are all welcome.

Rules:

- Keep discussion civil.
- Wales-centric or adjacent posts only.
- Try post non-paywalled links wherever possible.
- No bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia.
- Follow Lemmy/Lemm.ee rules at all times.

News Sources:

Note – the above are not personal recommendations.

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

Navarian@lemm.ee

Plans to reduce police attendance at mental health call-outs a cause for concern say social workers (www.bbc.co.uk)

submitted 1 year ago by Navarian@lemm.ee to c/wales@lemm.ee

3 comments fedilink hide all child comments

A social worker was punched at work after police refused to support her as she assessed a client.

Plans to reduce police attendance at mental health call-outs have sparked fears more workers could be hurt or even killed.

The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Cymru said the initiative put staff in "grave danger".

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] alcoholicorn@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

OK, how often does this happen, and how often do cops make the situation 10x worse and more threatening?

[–] Waltzy 2 points 1 year ago

In the UK, I doubt the cops are making the situation 10x worse, they're generally well trained and act appropriately.