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Lack of care and support leaves patients stranded on units when they are clinically ready to be discharged

Poverty, discrimination, and cultural stigma around mental health are among reasons, experts say

The independent review into gender identity services for children and young people was commissioned four years ago.

Penned by respected paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass, and four years in the making, the near 400 page report could overhaul one of the most controversial areas of modern medicine both in the UK.

The independent review into gender identity services for children and young people was commissioned four years ago.

The independent review into gender identity services for children and young people was commissioned four years ago.

The independent review into gender identity services for children and young people was commissioned four years ago.

The independent review into gender identity services for children and young people was commissioned four years ago.

A major investigation by The Independent and Sky News has revealed the horrific scale of sexual abuse and assault within the UK’s psychiatric system.

Nearly 20,000 reports of sexual abuse inside NHS-run mental health units have been filed in the last five years.