Between 2023 and 2024, urgent adult referrals to mental health crisis teams in England skyrocketed over 100%, a trend highlighted in a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. It underlines a system struggling under pressure, with insufficient staff and beds prompting the premature discharge of patients. The report also draws attention to significant racial disparities in patient care, with black individuals facing disproportionate detentions under the Mental Health Act. Many patients appear to be more unwell on admission, exacerbating a cycle of ineffective treatment that demands urgent attention.
Dr. Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind, emphasized that England's mental health system is 'light years away' from providing not just effective, but also compassionate care.
The CQC report revealed an alarming trend: black individuals are 3.5 times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act than their white counterparts.
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