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Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition
The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition is a collaborative network of over 300 organisations, including mental health organisations, youth support services, educational institutions, and individuals. Hosted by Centre for Mental Health, the Coalition is dedicated to advocating for and influencing policy change in relation to the mental health needs of babies, children and young people.
What does new NHS Planning Guidance mean for mental health services?
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.
Have we ‘gone too far’ on mental health? No. We’re not even close.
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
Downgrading benefits for people with mental health problems is dangerous and won’t help job searching, says Centre for Mental Health
The Government’s plans to reduce disability benefits will increase rates of mental ill health and won’t help people into work
We need to do more to protect councillors’ mental health
Jo Harding explains that supporting local councillors’ mental health is crucial to enabling them to be strong advocates for their communities
Budget is a missed chance to improve mental health, says Centre for Mental 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
Pursuing racial justice in mental health
Pursuing racial justice in mental health investigates how health and care services in the UK can collaborate with community organisations to coproduce mental health support that best meets the needs of racialised communities.
Reaching out
Improving the physical health of people with severe mental illness
Better Mental Health Fund: Blackpool
Blackpool is a seaside town in the North West of England with an estimated population of 140,000 people. It has a significantly smaller percentage of ethnic minority groups compared to the North West as a whole and to England and Wales. It is one of the most deprived places in England. Men and women in Blackpool