MHPF responds to Autumn Statement
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: November 23, 2016
Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Kathy Roberts, Chief Executive of MHPF has the following to say: “MHPF were disappointed that the Autumn Statement did not address the very real and significant problems facing social care. Social care funding enables the voluntary sector to provide vital support to those in communities. Without adequately funding these measures,…
Read moreGuest Blog: How can social investment support mental health providers?
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: October 27, 2016
– Geetha Rabindrakumar, Head of Social Sector Engagement, Big Society Capital Services supporting people with mental health issues are needed more than ever, when 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 9 children in the UK have a mental health problem. Mental health issues are often compounded by related issues around homelessness, unemployment, poverty and…
Read moreThe importance of engagement with the voluntary sector
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: October 10, 2016
– Isabela Vrba Neves, Communications and Member Engagement Officer Mental Health has been getting a lot of attention lately in the UK, from the recent appointment of Barbara Keeley as Shadow Minister of Mental Health and Social Care, to Theresa May recognising, in her first speech as Prime Minister, the lack of mental health support…
Read moreMHPF response to Mental Health Taskforce report
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: March 7, 2016
MHPF and the Mental Health Voluntary Sector (MHVS) welcome the very candid Mental Health Task Force report and findings spanning the variety of system, culture and service delivery issues affecting the lives of people with mental health needs. We look forward to further detail regarding the implementation of the recommendations and resources to support…
Read moreGuest Blog: 'Time for a workforce revolution?'
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: February 4, 2016
– Brendan Hill, Chief Executive, Concern Group The third sector and its statutory colleagues share the same goal of aspiring to provide high-quality health and care services, at a time when demographics and finances alone provide significant challenge. There are a number of key agendas that affect us all:- A common goal of providing more holistic…
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