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Closed petition Increase the mental health budget now.
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It's a serious issue and affects people’s physical health and the economy. Better prevention measures – access to therapies and support, faster referrals, more time to discuss with a GP versed in mental health – means better outcomes overall. We value mental health and the budget must reflect it!
December 2016: Less and less being spent on mental health: Local authorities use less than 1% of their budget on services
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