Mental health

National commitments to transform and improve mental health care are welcome but extra funding needs to get through to the frontline and workforce gaps addressed in order for services to meet rapidly growing demand and transform for the future.

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14 Mar 2024

Far too many children waiting far too long for vital mental health services

Saffron Cordery responds to a new report from the Children's Commissioner for England regarding Children and Young People's Mental Health Services in England in 2022-23.

News
13 Mar 2024

Improving care for people with learning disabilities must be a priority

Sir Julian Hartley responds to a Nuffield Trust call to make it easier for people with a learning disability to get the care they need.

News
27 Feb 2024

More to do to support children and young people's mental health

Saffron Cordery responds to a government announcement of extra funding for early support mental health hubs.

News
21 Feb 2024

Report exposes stark divide between mental health demand and capacity

Saffron Cordery responds to a '360 degree' review of mental health care by The King's Fund.

Blog
05 Feb 2024

My Voice Matters: The power of a youth-driven approach to children's mental health services

To mark Children's Mental Health Week, Emily Gibbons explores this year's theme, 'My Voice Matters', and shares examples of trusts making youth voices central to designing and delivering services.

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News
04 Feb 2024

Deeply concerning patient impact of long waits for care

Sir Julian Hartley responds to Liberal Democrats analysis of figures on the mental health impact on patients waiting a long time for a GP or hospital appointment.

News
01 Feb 2024

Tackle deep-rooted challenges to improve mental health care

Saffron Cordery responds to a new report from England's Health Ombudsman on the safety of mental health patients when they leave inpatient services.

News
31 Jan 2024

More to do to tackle racism and mental health

Saffron Cordery responds to a Centre for Mental Health report 'Pursuing racial justice in mental health'.

News
25 Jan 2024

Under-pressure mental health services need support and investment

Saffron Cordery comments as NHS Digital publishes latest Mental Health Act figures.

News
11 Jan 2024

Youngsters hanging on for community and mental health services mustn’t be forgotten

Miriam Deakin responds to a Labour Party pledge to end hospital waits for children within a parliament.

Blog
18 Dec 2023

How can we overcome the crisis in adult ADHD services?

Dr Michael Smith, consultant psychiatrist at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, explores how we can overcome the challenges facing adult ADHD services.

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News
07 Dec 2023

Investing in and focusing on NHS staff wellbeing a priority

Saffron Cordery responds to a new British Psychological Society report urging long-term funding for NHS staff mental health and wellbeing services.

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