Petition Require GPs and the NHS to act on mental health referrals by third parties

The Government should create a statutory duty for GPs and the NHS to act on concerns about mental health raised by family members, such as by inviting people for a mental health assessment. Some people may never have the courage to ask for help. Let's save lives and families.

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GPs and the NHS should not be able to ignore the concerns of a family member or friends about a person's health issue. Just like safeguarding issues, ignoring warnings about a person's mental health can have disastrous consequences. Timely help can save all of the above. Let's not wait and watch while mental health corrodes society bit by bit.

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Date closed 23 April 2021
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