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The NHS cafe that's saving lives

麻豆社 Reporter Jeremy Cooke visits Compa帽eros in Birkenhead, an NHS-funded cafe that provides support to hundreds of people in mental health crisis.

Cafe Compa帽eros in Birkenhead is no ordinary coffee shop. Yes, you can get a cappuccino or latte. But, this cafe also supports people in mental health crisis and it's one of a few that's funded by the NHS. Despite being open for less than a year, it's already attracting hundreds in need of help. It's even prompted calls for similar safe spaces to be set up across the country. For 5 Minutes On, 麻豆社 Reporter Jeremy Cooke has spent the day with some of those who've come to depend on Compa帽eros, and the dedicated team of staff who work there.

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