The government has announced £59,000 towards creating 'safe places' for people with mental health problems, and providing a police 'street triage' vehicle.

Many people suffering mental health problems currently end up in police cells if there is nowhere else safe to take them.

The money is intended to provide alternatives, according to a statement by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

The police 'street triage' vehicle will be manned by mental health workers and will take part in mental health-focused outreach work, aimed at Kent's 'hard-to-reach communities'.

It will also provide information and advice at mental health awareness days and events

Kent is one of 41 areas to get a share of the money, and has received £59,000 from a pot of £8.4 million.

The money was announced at a mental health conference in London.