Agreement to support mental health care and free up police time

The NHS, police and government have committed to a new approach to ensure those requiring urgent mental health support receive timely care. Patients experiencing a mental health crisis will be treated by the most appropriate agency, helping free up police time and ensuring care is provided by someone with the most relevant skills and experience, as a new national agreement is signed between health and policing partners.

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