25 January 2024
Mental Health Act figures underscore need for reform to tackle inequalities, says Centre for Mental Health
Latest NHS Digital data on the Mental Health Act reveals that reform is desperately needed to address and tackle existing inequalities.
14 December 2023
Children’s mental health being threatened by mounting financial pressures on families, says Centre for Mental Health report
New research states that financial pressures on parents, overcrowded housing and lack of safe green space can have a negative impact children’s mental health and behaviour.
24 November 2023
Centre for Mental Health celebrates dedicated trustees as they take on new roles
We’re celebrating three long-serving trustees, Sir Andrew Dillon, Lord Keith Bradley and Poppy Jaman OBE as they take on new roles in our organisation and beyond.
22 November 2023
Today’s Autumn Statement is a missed opportunity to prioritise the nation’s mental health
Responding to the Chancellor’s autumn statement announcement, Andy Bell, chief executive of Centre for Mental Health, said: “Today’s autumn statement indicates that the Government is not prioritising the nation’s mental health”.
16 November 2023
Government’s Back to Work Plan brings welcome investment in supported employment but worrying threat of benefit sanctions, says Centre for Mental Health
We welcome plans to expand IPS, but any progress could be undermined if accompanied by actions which increase financial hardship.
9 November 2023
Centre for Mental Health shares renewed vision for work to drive equality in mental health
Our renewed strategy will guide our work over the next two years
7 November 2023
Abandoning the Mental Health Act reforms is a government breach of public trust, says Centre for Mental Health
We respond to the Government’s plans set out today in the King’s speech
3 November 2023
Centre for Mental Health statement of solidarity with people affected by events in the Middle East
Our response to the events taking place in Israel and Palestine.
1 November 2023
Centre for Mental Health welcomes government investment in early support hubs
Responding to today’s announcement that the Government is investing nearly £5 million in early support hubs, which offer informal drop-in mental health support, the Fund the Hubs Coalition (BACP, Black Thrive Global, Centre for Mental Health, The Children’s Society, Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, Mind, Youth Access and YoungMinds) said: “The UK Government’s
30 October 2023
Centre for Mental Health welcomes patient and carer race equality framework and calls for full implementation throughout NHS
This framework for all NHS mental health service providers is a major step towards racial justice in a system that too often treats people inequitably.
19 October 2023
Urgent action needed to address unacceptable inequalities facing people with severe mental illness
New data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) today shows that people with a severe mental illness in England were five times more likely to die prematurely during the pandemic.
9 October 2023
Parent and child experiences of racism affect whole family’s mental health, according to new study
This policy briefing summarises evidence from a new study on the intergenerational consequences of racism in the UK.