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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch and Millie Cooke

Mental health A&E units to open across England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

The NHS is opening a network of mental health A&Es across England to relieve pressure on hospitals amid the ongoing “corridor care” crisis.

These units will be staffed with specialist doctors and nurses to provide 24/7 support for patients feeling suicidal or experiencing symptoms such as psychosis or mania, NHS England confirmed.

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