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Burnham announces £343m expansion of mental health services

New mental health rehabilitation service to open in Coventry

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust develops wayfinding strategy across es
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £343m expansion of mental health services in England in a bid to provide earlier support and prevent people reaching crisis point.
A new specialist mental health rehabilitation service is set to open at Hawkesbury Lodge in Coventry, providing adults with complex mental health needs across Coventry and Warwickshire with high-quality support closer to home.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Placemarque to develop a wayfinding strategy across its estate.
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