What people are saying about Manchester’s £1.5m mental health cuts

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Here’s what patients, trade unionists, politicians, commissioners and mental health workers are saying about yesterday’s decision

When revealed the plans back in October they prompted a public outcry. But despite a public consultation finding people massively against the move – and warnings that it will cost lives – the trust has pushed ahead with the cut, arguing it doesn’t have enough money to balance its books otherwise. Patients, trade unions, politicians […]