Farron Visits Mental Health Ward
During a visit to the Kentmere mental health ward, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged the NHS Trust not to close the ward. Tim warned that closing the ward will lead to significant extra police costs.
13 Jun 2016
During a visit to the Kentmere mental health ward, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged the NHS Trust not to close the ward. Tim warned that closing the ward will lead to significant extra police costs.
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