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16/04/2007
MPs to debate Mental Health Bill
MPs are expected to discuss the Mental Health Bill today, with opposition expected for the controversial Community Treatment Orders (CTO's) dubbed 'psychiatric ASBOs'.
The Bill, which was rejected by the Lords in February, is expected to face criticism in the Commons.
Yesterday, the Tories said, according to an analysis of figures, the number of NHS beds for the mentally ill dropped from 36,601 in 1997-98 to 29,802 in 2005-06.
Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: "While the number of people sectioned has hit its highest level in history, the NHS financial crisis is forcing the closure of mental health beds throughout the country.
"Sadly, Labour's plans to increase the number of people subject to compulsory treatment will only add to the pressure on mental health services.
"With more demand on these services, and fewer hospital beds, we will see even more people who should be cared for in hospital instead left in the community."
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of mental health charity Mind, said: "The government had not learned the right lessons from a series of high-profile tragedies."
He continued: "Countless inquiries into these homicides tell us that its services and access to services that makes the biggest difference - not changing the law."
(CD/JM)
The Bill, which was rejected by the Lords in February, is expected to face criticism in the Commons.
Yesterday, the Tories said, according to an analysis of figures, the number of NHS beds for the mentally ill dropped from 36,601 in 1997-98 to 29,802 in 2005-06.
Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: "While the number of people sectioned has hit its highest level in history, the NHS financial crisis is forcing the closure of mental health beds throughout the country.
"Sadly, Labour's plans to increase the number of people subject to compulsory treatment will only add to the pressure on mental health services.
"With more demand on these services, and fewer hospital beds, we will see even more people who should be cared for in hospital instead left in the community."
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of mental health charity Mind, said: "The government had not learned the right lessons from a series of high-profile tragedies."
He continued: "Countless inquiries into these homicides tell us that its services and access to services that makes the biggest difference - not changing the law."
(CD/JM)
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Staffing At Weston Hospital 'Serious Concern'
A report on an inspection carried out at Weston General Hospital has found that staff shortages pose a "risk to patients' safety" and caused "serious concerns". The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report rated care at the hospital as "Good" but found that safety was "inadequate".
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