Running hot: the impact of the pandemic on mental health services

Running hot: the impact of the pandemic on mental health services The mental health sector has seen a surge in demand during the pandemic, with levels of need vastly increasing from 2020 to 2022. Approximately 1.6 million people in England, or one person in 35, are currently on the NHS waiting list for specialised treatment, and a further eight million people, or one person in seven, would benefit from support. NHS Confederation