Letters: Mental health care is failing our society

I applaud the honesty of the incoming president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (News, leader and special report, last week). I have been a hospital consultant for 18 years and have spent my professional life committed to the NHS. Ten years ago I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Thanks to the superb care of my psychiatrist and psychotherapists, I have been able to continue working until this year. Sadly, many of my patients have not been able to access the same quality of care. I am only alive today because I have been able to pay for the level of care that I believe should be available to everyone. I am proud to add my voice to that of Dinesh Bhugra in demanding that the needs of those with mental illness should be provided by the NHS. Dr Diana Brighouse BM MA FRCA Bursledon, Hants Britain's health service is even... [read full story]