Right now, too many people are discharged from psychiatric wards only to face long waits or inadequate follow-up. This leaves them vulnerable, isolated, and at risk of relapse or crisis. We call on Parliament to introduce and fund a national standard that guarantees meaningful mental health aftercare — not just box-ticking. Every discharged inpatient must receive compassionate, tailored support within 7 days to reduce risk, save lives, and ensure recovery is safe and sustainable. Aftercare should never depend on luck or postcode; it must be a right.