The practice of sending mentally ill adults in England long distances for care is unacceptable and must end, a report by experts says.
The Independent Commission, chaired by ex-NHS chief executive Lord Crisp, said some cases were potentially dangerous.
Some 500 patients travel more than 50km (31 miles) to access care each month – as acute inpatient beds or services are unavailable in their areas, it said.
The government has asked the NHS to cut unnecessary out-of-area treatments.
The report, which is backed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP), recommends changes to how services are commissioned. For the full article click here
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