People with complex needs end up in prison as it is only service with no waiting list, says expert

All too often people with complex and challenging needs end up in prison because it is the only service with no waiting list, a mental health expert has said.

People with complex needs end up in prison as it is only service with no waiting list, says expert

All too often people with complex and challenging needs end up in prison because it is the only service with no waiting list, a mental health expert has said.

Aine Flynn, who is employed by the Mental Health Commission and is the director of the Decision Support Service, was commenting

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