I don’t know if liberals in England shut down mental asylums. This is not American.
Yes most of the asylums where shut down.
This occurred during the 80's and early 90's.
Only the very worst or new cases are held in asylums for any period of time.
If your medication holds you at a tolerable level,out the door you go!
It is called: Care in the community.
As a result tens of thousands of new care jobs were created to 'help out', and make the mess work.