WIREDGOV

The PM has announced almost £1bn of investment to enhance mental health services across the country.

• £290m to provide specialist care to mums before & after having their babies
• first ever waiting time targets to be introduced for teenagers with eating disorders & people experiencing psychosis
• nearly £250m for mental health services in hospital emergency departments
• over £400m to enable 24/7 treatment in communities as safe & effective alternative to hospital

DH:  PM pledges a revolution in mental health treatment

LGA responds to Government announcement on mental health services 11 January 2016

NHS Confederation: Mental Health Network welcomes PM's focus on mental health

ScotGov:  Mental health funding

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