Major expansion of community mental health support across England

£343 million plan will open 159 NHS mental health centres in England, giving people earlier local support and specialist crisis care outside A&E. Up to 159 new NHS mental health centres will open across England from this autumn, bringing crucial support directly into neighbourhoods New centres in communities are designed to catch problems early, so fewer people reach crisis point in the first place People in crisis will get dedicated mental health emergency care rather than a long wait in a busyA&E People struggling with their mental health will get help earlier and closer to home, with 159 new NHS mental health facilities opening across England under plans announced today (6 August 2026).