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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Storm Newton

Thousands of mental health patients travel more than 60 miles for treatment

PA Wire

Thousands of mentally ill people are being forced to have inpatient treatment miles from home despite a government pledge to end the practice, a royal college has warned.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists said more than 8,000 people have had an out-of-area placement since the deadline for the practice to end passed in March 2021.

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