Centre for Mental Health responds to 2025 NHS Mandate and Planning Guidance
This year’s Planning Guidance recognises the importance of improving mental health care but provides little sign of the necessary investment to meet rising levels of need.
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Centre for Mental Health announces new Chair and President
We are delighted to announce Michael Morley as our new Chair of Trustees, as Professor Dame Sue Bailey becomes our new President.
Local councils championing mental health in 2025
Ed shares the latest developments from the Mentally Healthier Councils Network.
Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessments: Ensuring government policy supports good mental health
Tony Coggins explains how mental health policy tests can guide policymakers to support mentally healthier communities.
Our impact
Our research is shining a light on mental health injustice and showing how we can build a mentally healthier nation. Here’s a snapshot of our impact in numbers.
New NHS plan is a critical moment to invest in mental health
Prioritising mental health within the new ten-year health plan could provide a major boost for the nation’s economy.
Parliamentary briefings
Explore our briefings for parliamentarians, where we highlight key issues and present Centre for Mental Health’s priority recommendations.
Coalition representing young voices calls on the Prime Minister to take racism seriously
We are part of a coalition of organisations calling for urgent change in how we support young people impacted by racism.
The Big Mental Health Report
We worked with Mind to produce The Big Mental Health Report, which brings together the latest evidence on the current state of the nation’s mental health and its mental health services.
Towards dignity and choice: key reforms in the Mental Health Bill 2025
Kadra and Andy dig into the detail of the proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act, and the wider changes needed to close gaps in mental health support and rights.