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Mental health unit restraints made me more unwell, Fishguard patient says

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Francesca Murphy , now 27 , said her life changed dramatically following a sailing accident.

She became trapped underneath her boat with a rope wrapped around her ankle after she capsized.

She was rescued and was physically fine, but it led to a rapid decline in her mental health.

Since then, she has spent time in various mental health inpatient units, voluntarily and under section, across Wales and England .

Mind Cymru said there were concerns about staff shortages, care planning and restraints.

Welsh government said it had invested 2 m for improvements in mental health services.

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76

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73

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73

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informal

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English

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46

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