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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Government orders urgent review into safety of mental health patients in England

Toby Melville/Pool Photo via AP

The government has ordered an urgent review into the safety of patients on mental health wards in England, after repeated warnings of a crisis in the system.

Mental health minister Maria Caulfield announced the “rapid” review on Monday, calling it “an essential first step in improving safety in mental health inpatient settings”.

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