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Organisations urge Prime Minister to tackle ‘root causes’ of poor mental health

A letter also raises concerns that cuts to disability benefits will not address the issue, but rather make it worse.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Report on failings in Calocane’s care should be watershed moment, charity warns

Marjorie Wallace, boss of mental health charity Sane, said the publication of the review in Valdo Calocane’s care ‘should act as a watershed moment’.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

EastEnders praised for ‘responsible’ Phil Mitchell suicide attempt storyline

Phil, portrayed by Steve McFadden, will struggle with his mental health in new episodes.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

Call to close ‘mortality gap’ for people with severe mental illness

The Royal College of Psychiatrists called for action to prevent thousands from dying prematurely.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Scheme putting police in mental health teams must end, says NHS England

Critics of SIM monitoring scheme have raised fears that high-risk people are not receiving the care they need

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Apps and online therapy recommended to help treat anxiety and depression

Officials estimate some 40,000 people could benefit.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Vulnerable man ‘abandoned’ and discharged from hospital into budget hotel

Exclusive: ‘He’s been pretty much abandoned. He’s a very vulnerable person and in need of support.’ says Jackie Mann

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Mental health has ‘failed to rebound’ after Covid amid financial worries

Around three in 10 adults’ mental health has deteriorated since the start of the year, research suggests.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022

DWP claimants could face changes as MPs call for public inquiry into 'failings' of benefit system

The move is described as being necessary to 'stop further harm'.

Nottingham Post · Oct 16, 2022

MPs demand inquiry into benefits 'failings' as new DWP chief backs sanctions crackdown

The leaders of the Lib Dems, SNP, Plaid Cymru and the Green Party backed calls for a public inquiry into deaths and serious harm of people in the benefits system. It came as new welfare chief Chloe Smith spelt out her vision in a keynote speech

Daily Mirror · Oct 13, 2022