A man with physical and mental health problems is 'living' in a hospital even though he is fit to leave - and broke his arm during an 'escape' bid, a judge in a specialist court has heard. The hospital NHS trust involved or the location has not been identified, but the court was told Manchester City Council has responsibilities for his care.
Lawyers representing the man, who is aged in his 30s, told Mr Justice Hayden on Monday at the Court of Protection that he had been in hospital for more than a year. They said he remained in hospital because no 'available alternative accommodation' had been found – even though a 'wide range of public authorities' were involved in his case.
A barrister leading the man's legal team told how he had tried to 'escape' - and broken an arm during the attempt. The NHS trust involved has apologised for 'not yet' identifying a 'suitable community placement'.
