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Mental Health Bill Aims to Reduce Inpatient Care for People with Learning Disabilities

The Mental Health Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons, bringing it closer to becoming law.

The bill includes plans to reduce reliance on inpatient care for people with learning disabilities and autistic individuals, as well as limiting the scope for detention.

The bill ensures that those detained have a clear path to recovery and discharge.

Author's summary: Mental Health Bill reduces inpatient care reliance.

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