NHS chief admits police carrying heavy burden on mental health

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NHS chief admits police carrying 'heavy burden' on mental health

But legalising high potency cannabis will not help because of the link with psychosis.

Date - 26th February 2020
By - Chris Smith

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NHS chief Sir Simon Stevens has accepted police forces are carrying a heavy burden, particularly in dealing with cases linked to mental health issues. He told the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and National Police Chiefs’...

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