Mentally Healthy Workplace Pledge - WMHD17
Dania Hanif
Published: October 10, 2017
This year, The Association is pleased to have signed the World Federation for Mental Health’s Mentally Healthy Workplace Pledge. As part of this, we have pledged our support for the mental health of our entire workforce and we will commit our to doing our best at being proactive in promoting: Appreciation of employees and workers…
Read moreMessage from our Chair - World Mental Health Day
Dania Hanif
Published: October 10, 2017
This year’s World Mental Health Day focuses on mental health in the workplace. We know that work is good for our mental health and that negative work environments can have a detrimental effect on our mental and physical health. It’s in everyone’s interest to use this World Mental Health Day to reflect on what else we…
Read moreMessage from Chief Executive - World Mental Health Day
Dania Hanif
Published: October 10, 2017
As we see the great strides that have already been made towards better equality and rights for people experiencing mental health needs, we know there is still a long way to go to get true parity and value. Listening to people and understanding what matters is essential. Delivering services to address what is important is…
Read moreResponse to PM's Announcement of Mental Health Act Review
Dania Hanif
Published: October 4, 2017
Responding to the announcement of the Mental Health Act review and the appointment of Simon Wessely to undertake it, Kathy Roberts, Chief Executive of Association of Mental Health Providers said: Last year, the Prime Minister vowed to tackle the ‘burning injustice’ related to mental health services and today, we welcome the commitment to review the…
Read morePM Announces Review of Mental Health Act
Dania Hanif
Published: October 4, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May, in her speech at the Conservative Party Conference, has announced the independent review of the Mental Health Act, to be undertaken by Professor Sir Simon Wessely. The Prime Minister, reaffirming her commitment to make mental health a priority, has said that the legislation is leading to shortfalls in services and is…
Read moreAppointment of New Chair
Dania Hanif
Published: September 5, 2017
We are delighted to announce that Steve Shrubb has been appointed as the new Independent Chair of Association of Mental Health Providers. Steve who retired two years ago has worked in mental health for over 40 years as a Nurse, Therapist, Network Director and Chief Executive. On his appointment, Steve said: “It is an honour to become Chair…
Read moreRace, Mental Health and Criminal Justice Briefing Published
Dania Hanif
Published: August 31, 2017
A new joint briefing, ‘Race, mental health and criminal justice: moving forward’, from social justice charity, Nacro, Clinks, Association of Mental Health Providers and Mental Health Foundation as partners in the Mental Health Consortia, and the Race Equality Foundation has found that voluntary sector practitioners and service users from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are…
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