Thousands of mental health patients readmitted within a month in England

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Experts say being discharged prematurely can be ‘disastrous’, setting back chances of full recovery

Thousands of patients are being readmitted to NHS mental health units in England every year soon after being discharged, raising concerns about poor care, bed shortages and increased risk of suicide.

Experts say being discharged prematurely can be upsetting, set back the patient’s chances of making a full recovery and be “disastrous” for their health.

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