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Baroness Merron (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 19 March 2025

Debate

Safe Housing and Hospital Discharge

Contribution

My noble friend made particular reference to mental health care. She will be aware of the discussions that took place at Second Reading and in Committee on the Mental Health Bill. I am sure we can all agree that an out-of-area placement is not ideal, although there are some circumstances in which it has to be the case. In the progress of that Bill, we will be attending to the point that she makes. I agree with her that the delays attributed to housing are significantly higher, at 17% for patients who are discharged from mental health settings. This remains a challenge that we are focused on.

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