Research by the Royal College of Nursing reveals that thousands of individuals in mental health crises are waiting up to three days in A&E before being admitted to a bed. This distressing situation is exacerbated by the strain on A&E staff, who are overwhelmed with physical health emergencies, sometimes leaving security personnel to care for those with mental health issues. The number of patients seeking help for mental health emergencies is on the rise, yet mental health nursing recruitment hasn't kept pace, resulting in more prolonged waits than ever before.
Thousands of people in a mental health crisis are facing waits of up to three days in A&E to get a bed, leading to severe distress.
The Royal College of Nursing revealed that over 5,260 individuals experience waits exceeding 12 hours post-admission decision, a sharp increase from 2019.
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