Figures for NHS crisis mental health referrals in Leeds show true impact of lockdown - YEP Comment

By Joseph Keith
Published 18th Aug 2021, 04:45 BST
Figures shed new light on the number of mental health referrals in Leeds. Picture: PA Wire.Figures shed new light on the number of mental health referrals in Leeds. Picture: PA Wire.
Figures shed new light on the number of mental health referrals in Leeds. Picture: PA Wire.
Campaigners are today calling on the Government to step up support after new figures showed a shocking rise in the number of people being referred for urgent mental health care.

Leeds CCG recorded a 118 per cent increase in referrals for mental health services between February 2020 and March 2021.