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Mental health bill a lost opportunity - Webb6.55.51pm UTC (GMT +0000) Thu 23rd Mar 2006 Commenting on reports that the Government are to drop their Mental Health Bill, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Steve Webb MP said: "It is very welcome news that the Government's draconian plans to lock up people with mental health problems have finally been dropped. But scrapping the entire bill means we have also lost the opportunity to do something positive to tackle the mental health crisis in Britain. "The NHS's financial problems have often resulted in mental health services bearing the brunt of the cuts. "We urgently need an audit of the state of mental health services and a clear plan to tackle the worsening situation." Related Link:Mental health bill a lost opportunity - Webb.
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Related News Story:Mon 16th Apr 2007: Mental Health Bill 'has balance' . Tue 9th Jan 2007: Mental Health Bill needs major changes . Fri 17th Nov 2006: Mental-Health Bill must not repeat mistakes of the past - Pugh. Thu 16th Nov 2006: Proposed mental health measures draconian - Webb. Thu 11th May 2006: Mental health services bearing the brunt of NHS cuts - Webb. Published and promoted by LDDA - The Liberal Democrat Disability Association, 4 Cowley Street, London SW1P 3NB. The views expressed are those of the party, not of the service provider. |
