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Service specification: low secure mental health services (Adult)

Document first published: 8 March 2018 Page updated: 31 August 2021 Topic: Commissioning, Mental health, Specialised commissioning Publication type: Service specification

This service specification describes low secure inpatient services for adults (male and female) to be delivered within a clearly defined geographical area at multi-regional, regional and/or sub-regional level with service configuration determined locally based on population needs and existing service provision.