As part of this. we will be lokking at the changes in the number (and occupancy) of MH beds avalaible.
Maintaining clinical effectiveness and safety when a ward is fully occupied is a serrious challenge for staff.
Inappriate out of area placements have an added cost and also mean patiensts are seperated from their social support networks.
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