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Andy Burnham: “Nobody should be left to struggle with their mental health alone. But every day, thousands of people are waiting months…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2026
Nobody should be left to struggle with their mental health alone. But every day, thousands of people are waiting months for help, then finding the only door open to them is a busy A&E.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

On the need for new mental health centres.

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