Require distinct Mental Health emergency departments within pre existing A&E’s

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Require distinct Mental Health emergency departments within pre existing A&E’s

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Mental health among British citizens is a rising concern. Standard Accident and Emergency departments are not suitable for patients experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Busy, loud waiting rooms are discouraging to attending psychiatric patients and the facilities pose risks as well as unsettlement.

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Psychiatric patients who aren’t in a critical or unstable physical situation would benefit from alternative waiting room set ups and resus style departments. Basic safety precautions should be put in place for furniture & bathroom designs. Provision of RMNs on duty to interact with patients whilst they wait. Side rooms available for highly distressed individuals & for those having to wait several hours to be seen. Access to sensory & distraction items to ease anxiety/agitation.

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