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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

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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".

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[–] 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.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Grass is always greener. In the US, many people are advocating for this very thing.