MPs say poor transport to mental health services causing crisis in rural England

Limited access to mental health services, poor public transport and crises such as animal diseases have taken toll on people’s health, says report. Photograph: A Room with Views/Alamy

Lack of transport to mental health services is causing a crisis in England’s rural communities, MPs have said.

Farmers and vets in particular have faced high levels of mental distress, MPs on the cross-party environment, food and rural affairs committee say.