Government pledges at least 4,600 new crisis care nurse posts for mental health
At least 4,600 extra crisis care nurses are to be created as part of a major workforce plan announced by the government today to improve mental health services.
There would also be a national retention programme, run by NHS Employers, and initiatives to improve career pathways and bolster access to training and development opportunities.
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt said: “We want people with mental health conditions to receive better treatment, and part of that means having the right NHS staff.