Each year, the health secretary is required to give a ministerial statement on mental health spending. This year marks the first time it has decreased with government projections indicating that it ...

The government has announced £5 billion cuts in a planned reform of the social security system. We are incredibly concerned ...

National mental health charity: information, services & a strong voice for everyone affected by mental illness - challenging ...

World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as ...

The government has today made its long-awaited announcement on its plans to reform the benefits system, alongside the publication of a green paper, Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to ...

This section looks at the role of your nearest relative. Such as who your nearest relative would be and what your nearest relative’s rights are. This information is for adults affected by mental ...

Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place 12 to 18 May 2025. People severely affected by mental illness are being left behind in the national conversation about mental health. We need to change ...

We are witnessing a mental health crisis among children and young people in England. The government’s existing pledges around children and young people’s mental health show that it recognises the ...

This information explains why you might ask for a second opinion and how to ask for it. You don’t have a legal right to a second opinion, but you can ask for one. We also look at what your options are ...

This report looks at key areas of the benefits process that can cause severe distress for people. The DWP has been found to negatively impact people’s wellbeing, causing severe anxiety and distress, ...