“But leaving the NHS with an increased reliance on private firms for these services is a false economy.
“It costs everyone more, delivers less and reduces accountability for patients. There’s also a risk government ambitions to shift care out of hospitals will be in tatters.
“The damage done to adult social services by years of underfunding and privatisation is plain to see. History cannot be allowed to repeat itself with mental health.
“It’s high time ministers made good on their insourcing promises. Properly funded, publicly delivered mental health services will benefit patients, staff and taxpayers.”
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