Ex-DH boss declares ‘scandal’ in mental healthcare

By Ben Clover2019-10-29T11:29:00

A shortage of beds for mental health patients – leaving them waiting in emergency departments for more than 12 hours – is a national “scandal”, according to one of the NHS’ most senior and experienced leaders.

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