Tag: Policy

No plan without mental health

The Government has set out plans for raising living standards, boosting health and getting more people into employment. But without action for mental health, these plans will fail to shift the dial, writes Andy

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Cost-of-living crisis has cast a long shadow over people with mental health problems, says Centre for Mental Health

The cost-of-living crisis has had a devastating impact, with people living with mental health problems and in the deepest poverty among the most affected.

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Reform benefits system to protect children’s mental health, say charities 

New research shows that inadequate levels of benefits and the use of sanctions are driving family poverty and damaging the mental health of both parents and children.

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The ‘machinery of government’ for a mentally healthier nation

Andy Bell explains how the new Government can improve mental health by committing to a cross government mental health plan, embedding a mental health policy test and appointing a mental health commissioner.

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General Election 2024: Template email for your local candidates 

Use this template email to email your candidates and join us in calling on all candidates to speak up for mental health.

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Government should put every new policy through a ‘mental health test’, says charity

Government should put every new policy through a mental health policy test to prevent policies being implemented that are detrimental to mental health.

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Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment would harm people with mental health difficulties, says Centre for Mental Health 

Government plans to restrict people’s entitlements to disability benefits will only put people at risk while doing nothing to boost economic activity.

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Government must follow evidence on mental ill health and work, says Centre for Mental Health

The Prime Minister’s views on mental health and work are not based on robust evidence, and could lead to policies and practices that do more harm than good.

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Politicians must commit to building a mentally healthier nation, say national charities

Our manifesto sets out key actions political parties can adopt to turn the tide on the increase in mental ill-health.

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Putting prevention of mental ill health on the political agenda

Bethan assesses how mental health can be improved, if we pay more attention to the wider social and environmental determinants of mental health.

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