Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Demand for NHS mental health services has risen rapidly amid growing pressure on existing provision. Photograph: Roos Koole/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDemand for NHS mental health services has risen rapidly amid growing pressure on existing provision. Writing on LinkedIn, he said: “These services will make it much easier for people to get the right support, at the right time, in the right place.”View image in fullscreenThe UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, announced plans to launch additional community health centres this week.
- ▪Demand for NHS mental health services has risen rapidly amid growing pressure on existing provision.
- ▪Photograph: Roos Koole/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDemand for NHS mental health services has risen rapidly amid growing pressure on existing provision.
- ▪Writing on LinkedIn, he said: “These services will make it much easier for people to get the right support, at the right time, in the right place.”View image in fullscreenThe UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, announced plans to launch additi
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Demand for NHS mental health services has risen rapidly amid growing pressure on existing provision. Photograph: Roos Koole/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDemand for NHS mental health services has risen rapidly amid growing pressure on existing provision. Photograph: Roos Koole/Getty ImagesMental healthMillions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cutsExclusive: Seven in 10 survey respondents expect services to be reduced or shut, while more than half anticipate job lossesAndrew Gregory Health editorFri 7 Aug 2026 14.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 7 Aug 2026 14.11 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMillions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer for mental health care, with more than two-thirds of NHS providers planning…
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