Local elections May 2026: our manifesto
As millions go to the polls on May 7, we’re calling on all English council candidates to pledge to support our Mentally Healthier Councils Framework.
Author: Michael Collins
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A manifesto for mentally healthier councils, 2026
If there are elections in in your local area, you can support mental health in your community by asking council candidates to endorse our framework for a mentally healthier council.
Head On launches to turn public consensus on mental health into pressure for action
We’ve joined over 20 leading charities to launch Head On, a landmark campaign backed by new polling showing three quarters of Britons want the government to do more on mental health.
Sydenham Garden: a community resource for better mental health
Andy visits Sydenham Garden in South London and makes the case for better, longer-term funding for community green spaces that support people’s mental health.
Active Essex Foundation’s Sport and Youth Mental Health Project: impact evaluation, year two
The second year report of a three year evaluation of the Active Essex Foundation’s Sport and Youth Mental Health Project.
Doreen Joseph – a dedicated researcher and advocate for anti-racism and mental health
We were deeply saddened last week to hear that our friend Doreen Joseph died recently.
“Ever Trying”. Mental health and suicide prevention services in Sweden
Dr Chris Hanvey explores what the UK can learn from Sweden’s national strategy for mental health and suicide prevention, from psychiatric ambulances to specialist helplines.
Interim report of prevalence review confirms that rising distress is real, but questions remain about how to respond
Our analysis of the Government’s interim report on mental health, ADHD and autism.
A troubling gap – By and for services for black and minoritised victim-survivors of violence against women and girls
Fleur Boya examines how mental health legislation and systems continue to leave survivors from Black and minoritised communities without the specialist support they need.
A workforce for mental health in later life
Andy draws on a recent roundtable to make the case for a stronger, more specialist workforce to meet the mental health needs of older people.