Commenting on today's [Friday] report from the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health showing what would be needed to meet the ten-year National Service Framework for adult mental health care, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, Sandra Gidley MP said:
A major spending boost is needed if mental health care is to meet the government's expectations for 2010/11, a charity has warned. Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health examined the resources needed to meet the government's 10-year National Service Framework. It says public spending on mental health care must increase by a further 50% over and above inflation. And staff numbers must increase by almost 40% to meet the targets.
Up to one in three mental health patients are being over-prescribed drugs, says the Healthcare Commission.
Commenting on the Independent Remuneration Panel's recommendation on the allowance paid to the Mayor of Bedford which will be presented to a meeting of Bedford Borough Council next week, Liberal Democrat Group Leader Michael Headley said:
Responding to David Cameron's claims to be leading the way on environmental policies, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Chris Huhne MP said "David Cameron is showing incredible gall by claiming to be at the forefront of environmental policy."
Folkestone Town Councillors heard last night that the proposed sell-off of the main Victorian building at the Royal Victoria Hospital can almost certainly ONLY go ahead if the Derry Unit is moved - most likely out of Folkestone. East Kent Hospitals Trust Facilities Manager, Howard Jones, admitted to the Folkestone Town Council meeting that to keep the Derry Unit in Folkestone without the main building would be "very difficult" in the remaining hospital space.
