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Concerns mental health ‘fallen off Government’s radar’ ahead of King’s Speech

One charity called on the Prime Minister to ‘take his final chance to deliver a safer, more humane Mental Health Act’.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Soaring mortgage costs ‘affecting mental health of almost a third of people’

Mind’s survey of people across England and Wales came before Thursday’s news that the Bank of England had raised interest rates again.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Charity fears DWP plans to scrap Work Capability Assessments could lead to 'broken benefits system'

“Sanctions don’t work and are deeply harmful"

Nottingham Post · Mar 22, 2023

Britain’s mental health faces ‘threat of pandemic proportions’ from cost of living crisis

Royal College of Psychiatrists says £300m is needed to fund and prepare mental health services for ‘unprecedented challenge’ ahead

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

‘It screws with an already vulnerable mind’: How the cost of living crisis is affecting the nation’s mental health

Soaring bills and a lack of support from the government are causing ‘huge pressure’ for people with mental health problems, say campaigners

The Independent UK · May 15, 2022