Form
Reporting an abscond or escape
Complete these forms to notify the MOJ if a restricted patient has escaped or absconded from hospital and to notify when they return.
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Details
These forms should be filled in by the clinician who’s responsible for the care of the restricted patient.
You must complete the notification of escape/abscond as soon as possible once you are aware of the incident. You must also complete the notification of return from escape/abscond as soon as possible once the patient has returned to the hospital.
Email the completed document to: MHCSMailbox@justice.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Published 4 February 2022