Wednesday, May 6, 2015

'System failure' of NHS mental health services puts pressure on A&E wards

Leaked minutes from crisis care concordat steering group reveal concern about lack of community provision for people with mental illness

Large numbers of people with mental health issues are ending up in A&E wards because of “system failure”, according to leaked minutes of a government-attended steering group.

The meeting heard that people with mental illness are presenting themselves at emergency wards because of inadequate provision for them in the community.

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