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National Service Framework for Mental Health: modern standards and service models

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2.3 Standards four and five: Effective services for people with severe mental illness

"Aim : To ensure that each person with severe mental illness receives the range of mental health services they need; that crises are anticipated or prevented where possible; to ensure prompt and effective help if a crisis does occur; and timely access to an appropriate and safe mental health place or hospital bed, including a secure bed, as close to home as possible. "

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