Millions in England Face Longer Waits for Mental Health Care as NHS Providers Plan Cuts A new survey from the NHS Alliance paints a dire picture of England's mental health services, with 68% of trusts planning to reduce or shut services.
Over half are likely to cut clinical staff numbers, exacerbating existing wait times and compromising patient safety.
The government's own announcements on community mental health centers and improved access to care seem hollow in the face of these proposed cuts.