Thursday 11 October 2018

Mental health services under-resourced, says Matt Hancock

Mental health services under-resourced, says Matt Hancock Health secretary says services are ‘way off ’ what is needed, as suicide prevention minister appointed

The health secretary, Matt Hancock, has conceded that mental health services have been under-resourced and undervalued as he announced the appointment of a minister for suicide prevention.

Jackie Doyle-Price, a health minister, will be given the new brief and tasked with ensuring that every local area has effective plans in place to stop unnecessary deaths, and investigating how technology can help identify those most at risk. The Guardian

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