A million Londoners have problems accessing mental healthcare

2007-03-13T00:00:00+00:00

Over a million Londoners have a mental health problem but access to treatment is inadequate, according to a report by the London Assembly.

The report said long waiting lists, confusing referral procedures and a lack of information can make treatment and support difficult to access.

Over a million Londoners have a mental health problem but access to treatment is inadequate, according to a report by the London Assembly.

The report said long waiting lists, confusing referral procedures and a lack of information can make treatment and support difficult to access.

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