Sussex Police launch 'Right Care Right Person'
It aims to help people in mental health crisis
Sussex Police and local health organisations have launched the "Right Care Right Person" initiative, aiming to provide targeted welfare support across Sussex.
This national program ensures appropriate care for individuals facing mental health, medical, or social issues, directing them to professionals with the right expertise.
It aims to relieve police officers from non-policing duties, allowing them to focus on crime prevention. The initiative follows collaborative efforts between Sussex Police, NHS, and local authorities, aiming to improve emergency care and ensure individuals receive timely and suitable assistance.
The program's success relies on close partnership between law enforcement and healthcare providers, ensuring vulnerable individuals are supported effectively.
Humberside Police was the first force to implement RCRP and has reported a more collaborative, informed, and appropriate response to incidents involving a health or social care need.
As a result, the force saw average incidents per month reduce by 508 deployments – equating to 1,132 officer hours. This has allowed the force to reallocate saved resource to specialist teams such as missing persons.
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