Our response to the State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: October 15, 2025
The Association of Mental Health Providers welcomes the latest State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report from Skills for Care, which highlights both progress and persistent challenges in securing a sustainable, skilled, and fairly rewarded social care workforce. While the sector’s contribution to the economy has grown – now worth £77.8 billion – the report…
Read moreAnnouncing Team Member's Departure
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: October 15, 2025
We today say a fond farewell to Duncan Tree as we announce his departure from the Association after 5 years. The Association would like to thank Duncan for his contribution towards its leadership and for all of his hard work in that time. We wish Duncan all the best as he leaves to pursue new…
Read moreCall for Evidence on 10 Year Workforce Plan
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: October 1, 2025
The Association of Mental Health Providers welcomes the Government’s call for evidence on the 10 Year Workforce Plan. As the national voice for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) mental health sector in England and Wales, we represent more than 300 organisations supporting over 8 million people each year. This consultation is a vital…
Read moreOur Response to the Fair Pay Agreement Announcement
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: September 30, 2025
The Government has announced a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers in England. A new negotiating body of employers and trade unions will be established in 2026, with negotiations beginning in 2027 and the first agreement expected to take effect in 2028. This is a significant recognition of…
Read moreOur Response to "Unite the Kingdom" March
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: September 16, 2025
We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the far-right march that took place in London this weekend. At its heart, this march was about spreading hate and fear – directed at immigrants, refugees, and those seeking sanctuary in our country. It sought to stigmatise difference and intimidate communities who already face huge challenges. Within this,…
Read moreLiverpool Day of Action
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: September 10, 2025
The Association of Mental Health Providers stands in solidarity with Providers Unite as they peacefully walk through Liverpool on 29th September 2025. This is a pivotal moment for our everyone sector, we join the call for policymakers and commissioners to take decisive action to protect and strengthen mental health social care by: We walk together to shine…
Read moreSecure, Supportive Jobs Must Be at the Heart of Connect to Work
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: September 9, 2025
We welcome the government’s new £338 million investment in Connect to Work, which aims to provide tailored, localised support for over 85,000 people facing health-related barriers to employment. Expanding access to personalised coaching, job matching, and employer engagement is a positive step towards inclusion and improved mental health outcomes. However, while the announcement focuses on…
Read moreThe Unseen Role - Being a Carer
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: August 21, 2025
Anonymised Guest Blog Being a carer is one of the most selfless roles a person can take on, but it often comes with an immense emotional, physical, and mental load that goes unseen by society. Whether caring for a parent, child, partner, or friend, the role quietly reshapes every part of life. Many carers don’t…
Read moreCPTSD - Living with a Nervous System Wired for Survival
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: July 29, 2025
Anonymised Guest Blog Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) isn’t something most people learn about in school, yet it silently affects many. Unlike PTSD, which often stems from a single traumatic event, CPTSD results from prolonged exposure to trauma, typically in childhood, relationships, or environments where escape wasn’t possible. Living with CPTSD can feel like navigating…
Read moreMental health: the golden thread for a healthier future
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: July 3, 2025
The Association of Mental Health Providers welcomes the publication of the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan and the introduction of the Neighbourhood Health Service. The shift toward prevention and community-based support, alongside renewed commitments to mental health, represents a necessary and long-overdue direction for reform. It offers a vital opportunity to reframe how we deliver care…
Read moreThe Cost of Being Unseen: A Journey from Crisis to Connection
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: June 19, 2025
By Kerri Moore I have lived with mental health challenges from my early teenage years into adulthood. These challenges have ranged in severity and complexity, shaped in part by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), my time in the care system, and a late-in-life neurodivergent diagnosis that finally gave context to my decades-long search for understanding. At…
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