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The 网曝黑料 has welcomed exposing critical failings in the care of inpatients with mental illness. Dr Lade Smith, President of the RCPsych, has called for urgent government action to close treatment gaps, improve facilities, and prioritise patient safety across all health settings.

Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the 网曝黑料, commented on the report:

"The RCPsych welcomes the Health Services Safety Investigations Body’s report on the safety and care given to inpatients with mental illness in both mental and physical health-based settings.

"It is unacceptable that people’s recovery is being threatened by what are often entirely resolvable gaps in the treatment of those with mental illness. Patient safety is, and must always be, everybody’s priority.

"The investigation highlights a number of important findings, many of which the RCPsych has been calling for urgent action on for some time. The UK Government must now address the resourcing and workforce issues identified in this report so that patients receive the high-quality care that they deserve, wherever they are. There also needs to be investment in the mental health estate to ensure that the buildings and environments where people are receiving their mental health care are fit for purpose. Because mental health admissions tend to be longer, it is all the more important that the facilities are pleasant and conducive to recovery. 

"While clinicians and services must be accountable for their actions, the persistent fear of blame that inhibits learning must be addressed.

"We hope that this report leads to a renewed and sustained commitment by the UK Government, policy makers, health providers and clinicians to work together to improve safety and care for patients. The RCPsych is ready to support with guidance, standard setting, training and quality assurance.

"With the recent announcements about reforms in health care delivery in the UK, this is an opportunity for the Department of Health and Social Care to act decisively to ensure the HSSIB findings result in real, sustained change. Patient safety in mental health care must not remain an on-going concern. It must be an immediate priority."