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The Guardian
England faces longer mental health waits due to NHS cuts
Millions of adults and children in England are facing longer waits for mental health services as NHS providers plan to cut services and lay off staff to address financial shortfalls. A survey indicates that 68% of NHS trusts expect to reduce or shut some mental health programs in 2026-27, with many also freezing vacancies and cutting clinical staff. Despite government plans to establish nearly 200 community mental health centres by 2029, experts warn that funding cuts threaten to undermine these initiatives and impact the quality of care.
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