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NHS mental health crisis helplines receive three million calls

(8 days ago) WEB8 July 2021. Coronavirus. Mental health. Mental health phonelines run by the NHS have answered around three million calls during the pandemic. The dedicated 24/7 NHS mental health crisis helplines were fast-tracked to open a year ago so everyone could get rapid care they need without having to go to A&E. Most of the callers are able to receive

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/07/nhs-mental-health-crisis-helplines-receive-three-million-calls/

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Increase in mental health callouts received by police over …

(8 days ago) WEBBBC Two's Newsnight asked forces how many incidents had been tagged as involving mental health each year. Of those that responded, police in North Wales saw the largest proportional increase

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64891572

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NHS expands mental health crisis services this winter

(9 days ago) WEBNHS England is investing £10 million in further support for mental health trusts this winter, with guidance published later this week asking them to deploy their staff to work in 999 call centres over the coming months. Figures from two ambulance trusts show having a mental professional answering or responding to 999 calls could reduce the

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2022/12/nhs-expands-mental-health-crisis-services-this-winter/

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Agreement to support mental health care and free up …

(8 days ago) WEBThe government is investing an additional £2.3 billion annually into mental health services in England by 2024. Attending mental health calls is not always appropriate and these changes will

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/agreement-to-support-mental-health-care-and-free-up-police-time

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24/7 urgent mental health helplines available across the …

(3 days ago) WEBAt the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Alder Hey set up a 24/7 freephone, open access CYP focused urgent mental health helpline, staffed by experienced mental health practitioners from a range of services. Since March 2020, their urgent mental health line has received almost 5,000 calls. The line has also supported local voluntary sector

https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/case-studies/crisis-mental-health-case-studies/24-7-urgent-mental-health-helplines-available-across-the-country/

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Mental health: NHS crisis lines failing to answer suicide calls

(8 days ago) WEBRun by NHS mental health trusts, crisis lines receive over 200,000 calls each month across England. They aim to signpost patients to services, and provide access to urgent mental health support by

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64235372

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Police in England to attend fewer mental health calls - BBC

(6 days ago) WEBAt the moment, some police forces in England and Wales attend 80% of so-called health and social care incidents. It is expected this will be reduced to between 20 and 30% within the next two years

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66304472

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Police forces across England plan to respond to fewer mental …

(8 days ago) WEBAs part of an approach called Right Care, Right Person, police officers will only respond to 999 mental health calls when there is an “immediate threat to life”. The new strategy will be

https://theconversation.com/police-forces-across-england-plan-to-respond-to-fewer-mental-health-calls-heres-why-207154

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NHS England » Crisis and acute mental health services

(Just Now) WEBBy 2023/24, anyone seeking urgent mental health support in England will be able to do so via the simple universal 3-digit 111 number. In recognition of the significant role the ambulance service plays in responding to mental health calls, for the first time there will be a dedicated national investment programme to improve capacity of the

https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/crisis-and-acute-care/

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Helplines and listening services - Mind

(Just Now) WEBLocal NHS mental health crisis helplines. If you live in England, your local NHS should have a mental health crisis number you can call.To find the number use the NHS urgent mental health helpline finder on the NHS website. You will need to know your postcode. If you live in Wales, you can contact NHS 111 and select option 2.This will put you through …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/

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Where to get urgent help for mental health - NHS

(8 days ago) WEBCall 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: [email protected] for a reply within 24 hours. Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19. If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/

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Police in England to attend fewer mental health calls - BBC

(8 days ago) WEBAt the moment, some police forces in England and Wales attend 80% of so-called health and social care incidents. It is expected this will be reduced to between 20 and 30% within the next two years

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66304472

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Police forces across England plan to respond to fewer mental …

(3 days ago) WEBAs part of an approach called Right Care, Right Person, police officers will only respond to 999 mental health calls when there is an "immediate threat to life." The new strategy will be

https://phys.org/news/2023-06-police-england-mental-health-callshere.html

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Met Police to attend fewer mental health calls - BBC News

(3 days ago) WEBPolice to attend fewer mental health calls. Local police numbers down by two thirds since 2015. The Met said its officers spend an average of 14.2 hours in hospital with patients when they are

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67275176

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Mental health‐related police incidents: Results of a national census

(7 days ago) WEBIn England and Wales, the police are given powers under section 136 (s136) Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983/2007 to remove a person from a public place, when they appear to be suffering from a mental disorder, to a place of safety to facilitate assessment of their health and well-being as well as the safety of other people around them (Thomas

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cbm.2206

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NHS England » Adult and older adult mental health

(8 days ago) WEBThe NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan 2019/20 – 2023/24 sets out the NHS Long Term Plan priorities for improving adult and older adult mental health care over the next five years supported by major new investment. NHS England is investing to improve care across a range of services and settings, including mental health crisis care, acute

https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/

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1M officer hours saved with new approach to mental health

(8 days ago) WEBThese monthly officer hours saved represented reduced deployment to concern for safety and mental health incidents reported by Humberside Police. There were almost 37,000 individuals detained by police in England and Wales under Section 136 in 2021/22. Use of the Section 136 has increased by 10% in the last four years.

https://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/police-to-save-1-million-officer-hours-as-forces-adopt-new-model-to-ensure-specialist-care-for-health-incidents

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