A district in Newham, London, with major-centre status and a 76,186 population.
The Guardian reports ELFT plans to redesign services and cut 330 jobs to balance its budget, risking longer waits for mental health care. The Scotsman details Scotland’s fragmented system, calls for a Holyrood inquiry, and mounting concerns over accountability and funding flow. Both stories raise questions about access, governance, and the impact on vulnerable patients.