13 Aug 2007
Commenting on Age Concern's report into older people's mental health services, Chris Ball, Chair of the Mental Health Network's older people sub-group, said:
"As leaders in mental health care we warmly welcome this report. It is vital that we tackle the issues of discrimination and stigma in mental health at all levels - both in the context of provision and in wider society.
"The Mental Health Network will be working hard with members to make sure the work of the report is taken forward for the benefit of service users - especially in the areas of commissioning, care homes and acute hospitals."
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Last reviewed 13 Aug 2007