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Schizophrenia and physical health

Dr Chetna Kang and Sophie Sulehria focus on disability and mental health.

People with schizophrenia are dying 20 years younger than average, mainly from preventable physical illnesses.

The National Audit of Schizophrenia, released on Friday, shows that far too many people with schizophrenia are missing out on life-changing treatment.

Well this week we'll meet the woman from Hertfordshire whose brother died of cancer that was missed because of his schizophrenia.

And we'll speak to a man from Bedfordshire who has lived with the condition for over 20 years and whose physical health was ignored by doctors.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 12 Oct 2014 13:00

Useful contacts and information

National Audit on Schizophrenia

Rethink Mental Illness

0121 522 7007 Supporter care (general enquiries) open 9am to 5.00pm Mon to Fri
0300 5000 927听Advice Service open 10am to 2pm Mon to Fri听(local rate call)

Bedfordshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS) - 听- 01234 315 690

Hertfordshire EIPS - 听- Tel: 0300 777 0707听

Buckinghamshire EIPS - 听- Tel 01296 565 567

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  • Sun 12 Oct 2014 13:00