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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

Mental health staff to work in ambulances and 999 call centres to ease crisis situations

PA Wire

Mental health nurses and psychiatrists are to work in 999 call centres and ambulances as demand for crisis care has soared.

The move, which was announced as part of NHS winter plans in October and is now being rolled out, will mean that if someone calls for help in a mental health crisis they will get quicker access to a specialist.

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