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Stephen Dalton, Chief Executive, Mental Health Network, responded to the independent Commission report on acute mental health care led by Lord Nigel Crisp

“Government rhetoric about prioritising mental health does not match the reality of shrinking funding and hard-working staff struggling to cope with growing public need.

"The evidence presented by this useful report is clear that the postcode lottery of investment in mental health services in England is putting vulnerable people, including children, at risk.

“The report rightly says this is not just about beds but is about understanding why people are admitted and why it can be difficult to discharge some people. The real answer is to ensure people can get care when and where they need it most.

“In recent years investment in mental health services has been falling. It is now urgent that this trend is halted and that we see NHS England get investment directly to the frontline of provision."

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http://media.wix.com/ugd/0e662e_6f7ebeffbf5e45dbbefacd0f0dcffb71.pdf