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Letters: A study into the barriers farmers face accessing health and well-being services

NHS worker Karis Ramsay wants to hear from farmers about their experience accessing physical and mental health services

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Letters: A study into the barriers farmers face accessing health and well-being services

I have seen your story about auction marts being a social hub and the importance of this for farmers' mental health and well-being (草榴社区 Guardian, April 25). Health and well-being services I work...

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