People who need mental health support will increasingly have access to same-day services, as part of an ambitious plan to further improve care across Wales.

The new 10 year mental health and wellbeing strategy is centred on early intervention, prevention and person-centred and ensuring people are referred to the most appropriate form of support, at the right time and without delay.

A key part of the transformation of mental healthcare will be open access services, with people receiving same-day support without the need for a referral.

This shift has already begun with the introduction of Wales wide 111 press 2 service for urgent mental health care.

It will be developed further with a stepped care model, providing appropriate support at each level. People will only be referred for more intensive support when, and if, it is needed.

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