Fears Over Long Distance Care For Mentally Ill

Experts have warned of the dangers of sending mentally ill people long distances to receive treatment because of problems finding suitable services closer to their homes. Thousands of people in England are "travelling unacceptably long distances for acute admissions" each year, according to a report produced by an independent commission supported by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Around 500 mentally ill people every month are estimated to travel over 30 miles to be admitted to hospitals far from their own homes.

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