Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund increase number of NHS mental health inpatient beds
Closed
138 signatures
What the petition asks
Fourteen people died by suicide each day in 2021, and many more suffer mental ill health that is not successfully treated in the community. However, since 1987/88 the number of mental health beds in England has fallen by almost 75% to its current level of 17,610 in 2020/21. This is not acceptable.
Too many individuals suffering with psychiatric illness are poorly served by a failing system. Crisis Teams often struggle to find beds for those who desperately need them.
Sadly, not every life can be saved. But we the undersigned believe that increased government funding for NHS mental health services - translating, importantly, to increased inpatient bed numbers - will make a profound difference.
Sadly, not every life can be saved. But we the undersigned believe that increased government funding for NHS mental health services - translating, importantly, to increased inpatient bed numbers - will make a profound difference.
Timeline
| 28 Jul 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Feb 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
138
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
28 Jul 2022
Closed
11 Feb 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.