Whitehaven mental health hub sees early success with open-access pilot scheme

1 hour ago · Originally published 3 Nov 2026 9/10 Original headline: ‘This is direct’: positive early feedback from pilot community mental health hub in Cumbria

Hope Haven in Whitehaven is one of six pilot hubs in England offering 24/7 mental health support without the need for a formal referral. In its first five months, the centre has supported 3,000 people, contributing to a 24% drop in local inpatient admissions and providing a vital alternative to traditional NHS services.

Source: The Guardian UK Cumbria

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