NHS England has initially decided to stop accepting new sign-ups to the NHS Practitioner Health program, which provides mental health and addiction services to healthcare professionals. This decision sparked dismay and disbelief among doctors, prompting NHS England to reverse the decision. The organization stated that they are reviewing staff support options for mental health across all staff groups, but have now reopened the NHSPH program to new referrals. Healthcare leaders and doctors had expressed concerns about the initial decision, leading to the reversal. NHS England is now working to provide long-term sustainable options for mental health support for all staff groups.
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NHS England does U turn on staff mental health service after outcry by doctors
