David Enoch obituary
David Enoch, a pioneering mental health advocate, passed away at the age of 99. He made significant contributions to the campaign for humane psychiatric care in the 1960s. Enoch served as a medical advisor to Barbara Robb, a psychotherapist who exposed neglect and abuse in long-stay NHS psychiatric wards through her book "Sans Everything." Despite initial dismissal from health ministers, the campaign eventually led to policy changes. As the consultant in charge at Shelton hospital in Shrewsbury, Enoch introduced "care in the community," transforming the former asylum into a training ground for reforms. Enoch's dedication to improving mental health care left a lasting impact on the field and paved the way for more compassionate treatment of patients.
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