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BBC Health Mental Health 30 October 2026

How a major policy shift is changing how police will respond to mental health call-outs

999 calls will be triaged and if there is any risk of harm or to life, or if a crime is involved, the police will still attend.

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999 calls will be triaged and if there is any risk of harm or to life, or if a crime is involved, the police will still attend.

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