Patients say NHS community mental health services are worsening

In a new report, the Care Quality Commission says access to care has worsened, with some areas’ results remaining poor, and others falling in quality

I'm John Warburton with news that patients’ experiences of NHS community mental health services are deteriorating, according to a leading watchdog. In a new report, the Care Quality Commission says access to care has worsened, with some areas’ results remaining poor, and others falling in quality. Fewer people reported they’ve had enough appointments for their needs, and many told inspectors they’ve not been told who’s in charge of organising their care. An NHS spokeswoman responded, saying mental health community services are undergoing significant transformation in line with plans to invest £2.3 billion a year. For more care news stay with us here at Care Radio. 

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