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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

Millions ‘face waits for NHS mental health treatment, or miss out’

PA Wire

Millions of people with mental health problems, including children with eating disorders, are missing out on NHS treatment or face lengthy waits, the National Audit Office (NAO) has said.

In a new report, the watchdog said that while the number of people getting care has increased overall to 4.5 million in England, some targets are not being met and do not even apply to the bulk of inpatient or community treatment.

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