Opposition to the closure of the Barnes Unit
The Barnes Unit is a Unit of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Trust (OMHT) which handles a variety of mental health cases such as those of deliberate self-harm (including self-poisoning) and attempted su... continue reading »
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"The Barnes Unit has been admired all over the UK for its pioneering work in self harm assessment. It has enabled a lot of good research on self harm and repetition to take place. It should not be closed Position (eg Medical student) College Nurse"
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"Mental health is often squeezed at the expenses of specialities with more powerful lobbies. The NHS is in flux but metal health is bearing more than it's fair share. The Barnes Unit should stay. Position (eg Medical student) Medical Student"
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"This is a disgusting lack of proper priorities! Position (eg Medical student) English Student"
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"How long till there's no support for anyone, with any condition, anywhere? The rot must stop."
"During my three years at Oxford, over 50\% of my friends had at some point self-harmed. Support services such as the Barnes Unit are vital, and must continue to receive whatever funding is necessary for their smooth operation. Position (eg Medical student"
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"The closure of the Barnes Unit woud put the lives of the most vulnerable at risk Position (eg Medical student) Student"
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