Andy Bell outlines how the key objectives listed in the new NHS Planning Guidance for 2024/25 will impact the state of mental health services in the UK, amidst funding constraints and increasing demand.
The Centre’s Senior Economist, Frederico Cardoso, discusses a major new report that has broken new ground in assessing the social and economic costs of mental ill health.
New research finds that the economic and social costs of mental ill health in England reached £300 billion in 2022.
Andy responds to harmful assertions by the Work and Pensions Secretary and spotlights the progress we still need to make to improve mental health for all
The Government’s plans to reduce disability benefits will increase rates of mental ill health and won’t help people into work
Nick explains how losing his mum at a young age affected his mental health, and calls for a cultural shift towards speaking more openly about bereavement
Zainab shares the personal framework she leans on during Ramadan that helps her manage her mental health during this month.
Jo Harding explains that supporting local councillors’ mental health is crucial to enabling them to be strong advocates for their communities
Andy Bell highlights the steps taken by some NHS mental health trusts to address the link between housing, homelessness and mental ill health.
The Government’s Spring Budget represents a real terms cut to NHS funding, with no additional support for other vital public services for mental health
