Wednesday 21 November 2018

Terror attack victims let down by NHS mental health services

Terror attack victims let down by NHS mental health services Victims of terror attacks are waiting up to 14 months for their trauma to be treated by NHS mental health services, the biggest study of its kind reveals today.

Some of the adults and children injured, bereaved or caught up in terror attacks have become so desperate they have paid for their treatment rather than wait any longer.

More than three quarters (76%) of the 271 survivors of terror attacks who took part in the unique study said they felt let down and believed mental health services require improvement. Three quarters of those felt the improvement needed should be “dramatic.” The Daily Telegraph

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