Exclusive: ‘Outrageous’ long A&E waits for mental health patients increase 150pc

By Matt Discombe and Emily Townsend2022-07-19T03:24:00

Mental health patients who arrive at emergency departments in crisis are increasingly facing ‘outrageous’ long waits for an inpatient bed, with some being forced to wait several days.

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