Van to stop mental health patients being locked up

By manchesterusersnetwork on 17th January 2016   Breaking News..., Featured News, Featured News 2, HEALTH, Homeless, Lead Article, Manchester Central CCG, Mental Health, North Manchester CCG, Police UK, Prison, South Manchester CCG, Suicide Capital  

Mental health patients going through a psychotic episode are set to be spared time in prison cells by a new service

13 Th January, 2016 Mental health patients going through a psychotic episode are set to be spared time in prison cells by a new service. Dyfed-Powys Police launched a pilot project in January 2015, where a triage van was sent to their aid. This has since prevented more than 100 people being kept in cells […]