Duty of Candour

Edinburgh Adult Psychiatry Duty of Candour Policy

Reporting Period: 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025

Introduction

Edinburgh Adult Psychiatry, in compliance with our Duty of Candour Policy, publishes an annual report promptly after each financial year concludes. This report details how many times we have triggered the Duty of Candour within our service during this period. Our report includes a summary of the number and nature of any Duty of Candour incidents, with any identifiable materials redacted. Any incidences where the policy has been triggered will be reflected upon, including learning points, areas for future improvements and changes to our policy or procedures.

Incident Reporting

The below details unexpected or unintended incidents occurring within this reporting period (excluding incidents related to the natural progression of illness or underlying conditions):

Type of incident and Number of incidents (1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025)

A person died 0

A person incurred a permanent lessening of bodily, sensory, motor, physiologic, or intellectual functions 0

A person’s treatment increased 0

The structure of a person’s body changed 0

A person’s life expectancy shortened 0

A person’s sensory, motor, or intellectual functions were impaired for 28 days or more 0

A person required health treatment to prevent death 0

A person required health treatment to prevent other injuries listed above 0

Summary

Edinburgh Adult Psychiatry confirms that no Duty of Candour incidents have occurred within the reporting period. Consistent with our policy, Healthcare Improvement Scotland has been notified of this report's publication. This report is published on our website to maintain transparency and ensure public access.

Edinburgh Adult Psychiatry remains dedicated to providing transparent, accountable, and compassionate psychiatric care.