State of Care Report shows urgent need to boost mental health services for both access and equity, says Centre for Mental Health
The Care Quality Commission’s annual State of Care report shows that mental health services are struggling to cope and that this is affecting the quality of care they provide.
Type: News
Briefing 64: Crisis and acute mental health care
Examining research about the most effective ways of supporting people in a mental health crisis.
Type: Publication
Major investment needed to overhaul inconsistent mental health crisis care, says new report
At a time of limited budgets and rising need, we urge the Government to invest in evidence-backed interventions to better support people in a mental health crisis.
Type: News
No Neighbourhood Health Without Mental Health
Embedding mental health support in NHS integrated neighbourhood teams.
Type: Publication
Substance use and mental ill health
This briefing explores the barriers faced by people seeking support for mental health and substance use problems, and calls for more integrated and compassionate care.
Type: Publication
Care beyond beds
Exploring how an overhaul of the mental health system – and proper investment in alternatives to inpatient care – could enable more people to get effective care closer to home.
Type: Publication
The Big Mental Health Report
We worked with Mind to produce The Big Mental Health Report, which brings together the latest evidence on the current state of the nation’s mental health and its mental health services.
Type: Publication
Towards dignity and choice: key reforms in the Mental Health Bill 2025
Kadra and Andy dig into the detail of the proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act, and the wider changes needed to close gaps in mental health support and rights.
Type: Blog
New data on use of Mental Health Act shows urgent need for reform, says Centre for Mental Health
Latest figures show gaping disparities in use of the Act, underlining the need for whole-system reforms.
Type: News
Darzi review underscores need for urgent action to rebuild the nation’s mental health, says Centre for Mental Health
Lord Darzi’s independent review of the NHS makes the case for long-term change to the way it works, and urgent action to turn around the nation’s deteriorating mental health.
Type: News