Our response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Equality Act code of practice consultation
Following the recent UK Supreme Court ruling, we’ve responded to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s consultation on its guidance for services about the legal definition of a person’s sex.
Type: News
Marching through time: Intersections of queer activism and mental wellbeing
David reflects on the bonds he has forged through LGBTQ+ activism and the importance of caring communities in confronting mental health injustice.
Type: Blog
Rainbows in the storm: Navigating hostility and hope in LGBTQ+ lives
In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling and new data on rates of suicide, David reflects on how mental health inequalities are impacting LGBTQ+ people, and the action needed to tackle these injustices.
Type: Blog
Rural mental health: addressing the hidden inequalities
Andy Bell and Melanie Costas unpack the risks and protective factors for mental health in rural areas, and explore how to improve access to support.
Type: Blog
40 years on: why our work is more essential than ever in 2025
Much has changed in mental health since we were set up in 1985, Andy writes, but we still have a lot of work to do to end mental health injustice.
Type: Blog
In flux between identities: the mental health impacts of transphobia
Jay shares the toll that transphobia takes on their mental health and how they navigate accessing mental health support.
Type: Blog
Advancing change for Black maternal mental health: progress and thoughts so far
This Black Maternal Mental Health Week, Sandra Igwe reflects on the progress made towards better supporting the mental health of Black mothers and outlines the changes that still need to be made.
Type: Blog
Illuminating the invisible: Bringing Black mental health and suicidality out of the shadows
This World Suicide Prevention Day, Chris Frederick emphasises the critical need for more inclusive, culturally competent mental health services to address the mental health inequalities in Black communities.
Type: Blog
Beyond words: Why language matters for social security and mental health
Nick and Andy outline the need to move towards more compassionate language around benefits and call for a reform of the current benefits system.
Type: Blog
Why transphobia in public debate is putting people’s mental health at risk
Andy details what steps need to be taken to ensure that trans people are able to live equal, rightful lives.
Type: Blog