NSW mental health wards in crisis after patient escapes | Sunrise

New South Wales mental health wards are facing a staffing and safety crisis after two recent patient escapes resulted in three deaths, including a fatal stabbing at a grocery store in Western Sydney and an incident in Merrylands. The Health Services Union reports the units are critically understaffed and under-resourced, with one hospital preparing to vote on a no-confidence motion against the state's health department. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS