Graham Thorpe 'not perceived' to be in crisis situation
After Mr Thorpe missed an appointment with the community mental health team on 28 June 2024, care co-ordinator Katie Johnson spoke to Mrs Thorpe on the phone, who said her husband was "constantly asking for help to end his life", the court heard.Ms Johnson then spoke to Mr Thorpe who told her he "hadn't been out for a while" and "didn't see the point of being here" but had no immediate plans to act on suicidal thoughts, the inquest heard.An investigation was carried out by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust after his death.Dr Shriti Burgul, a consultant psychiatrist who reviewed the investigation's report before it was finalised, told the court on Friday one of the findings was "it was noted Mr Thorpe's presentation at his appointment on 28 June 2024 was in keeping with previous presentations and not perceived by the team as a crisis situation".
Asked if arranging an appointment in two weeks was an appropriate response, Dr Burgul said that in the absence of Mr Thorpe expressing "active intent" or an "active plan" it would be appropriate to allow two weeks.She told the court Mr Thorpe was not at the level of requiring intervention from the home treatment team.The psychiatrist was asked if there was any evidence that - if there had been an in-person assessment for Mr Thorpe - there would have been a different outcome, and she replied "no".The investigation noted a letter from when Mr Thorpe was discharged from a private hospital in July 2022, which said a neuropsychologist should be identified to provide further support, the inquest heard.
'A real shock'
Given the conversation was over the phone, the psychiatrist was asked if it would have been appropriate to arrange to see Mr Thorpe very quickly.She told the court: "In the wisdom of hindsight, then yes, a home visit would have been clinically indicated."This was never done by the private provider or the GP, and a risk panel advised it should be explored in June 2024, Dr Burgul told the court. Asked whether there was any neuropsychological impact that could have affected the cricketer's ability to engage in appointments, given he missed some, the psychiatrist said: "It's a possibility, yes".Mr Thorpe's cause of death was recorded by a pathologist as multiple injuries, the coroner said.His widow said the termination of his employment with the England and Wales Cricket Board had been a "real shock to Graham", which was the "start of the decline of his mental health".The inquest continues.Reported by PA Media
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