What does the Government’s health and social care plan mean for mental health support?
Andy reflects on the new plan and finds little clarity for people living with mental health difficulties
Type: Blog
The Health and Care Bill: what does it mean for mental health?
Andy analyses the Government’s new health care legislation and unpacks the implications for mental health services
Type: Blog
Our response to the Mental Health Act white paper
We’ve outlined our position on the Government’s proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act, and what the changes could mean for people living with mental health difficulties.
Type: News
Responding to the Government’s mental health and wellbeing recovery plans
Louis and Andy share some of the key points of the Government’s Covid-19 recovery plan for mental health, plus the establishment of the Office for Health Promotion
Type: Blog
Public mental health, leadership and change
What do the plans to disband Public Health England mean for mental health? Louis explores the concerns that need addressing and the opportunities that must be grasped
Type: Blog
Mental health services and Covid-19: Policy briefing
Our summary of studies on the experiences of people who access and work in mental health services, and the implications for policymakers
Type: Publication
The Government’s emergency Mental Health Act changes: what do they mean in practice?
Louis explains what changes the Coronavirus Bill will make to the care of people detained under the Mental Health Act
Type: Blog
The NHS Funding Bill and mental health in England
Andy Bell on the new legislation, an amendment to safeguard mental health funding, and why a sole focus on the NHS could create further problems
Type: Blog
Mental health in the new parliament: challenges and opportunities
From implementing the NHS Long Term Plan to Brexit, how will the new Conservative Government’s policies affect mental health?
Type: Blog
Mental health in the 2019 General Election manifestos: our analysis
What do the different political parties’ manifestos have to say about mental health? We’ve analysed their pledges and what they mean for people’s wellbeing and the lives of people with mental health difficulties.
Type: Blog