The Value of Culturally Competent Peer Support
Ella Dunthorne
Published: November 8, 2024
– Taimour Ahmed, Project Lead for Taraki’s Cha in the City Programme November is a special month for me because it marks half a decade of my journey with Taraki. In the space of 5 years, I have transitioned and grown from an attendee of Taraki’s peer support spaces to someone who now leads…
Read moreOur Response to the New Mental Health Bill
Ella Dunthorne
Published: November 6, 2024
Today we welcome the new Mental Health Bill, which will be introduced in Parliament as a crucial step towards modernising the Mental Health Act. We are pleased to see that people will be given more choice and control over their care, the end of police and prison cells for people experiencing mental health crises, inappropriate…
Read moreThe Association responds to the Autumn Budget 2024
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 30, 2024
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, has delivered her Autumn Budget Statement, setting out the UK government’s financial priorities for now and in the future. Key announcements from the government include: · £26 million provided to open new mental health crisis centres, reducing pressure on A&E services. A commitment to tackling the root causes…
Read moreOur Response to CQC's "The State of Health Care and Adult Social Care in England 2023/24" Report
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 29, 2024
The Association welcomes the insights presented in the CQC’s latest report on the state of health care and adult social care in England. We acknowledge the significant challenges highlighted, including the increasing demand for mental health services among adults and children, the disparities in access to care, and the urgent need for improvements in workforce…
Read moreMember Networks – A Space for Collaboration and Growth
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 18, 2024
We’re pleased to share that in January 2024, we successfully launched Member Networks for our Directors and Leads, designed to foster collaboration and learning within our membership community. These networks allow key leaders across our member organisations to connect, share insights, and navigate challenges together. Purpose of the Networks We aim to create confidential, safe…
Read moreResponse to Government Plans to Offer Job Coach Visits in Mental Health Hospitals
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 16, 2024
Job coaches could visit mental health patients when they are in hospital to help them get back to work, the government has said. Trials of employment advisers giving CV and interview advice in hospitals produced “dramatic results”, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall told the BBC, in a bid to shrink the UK’s disability and…
Read moreWorkplace Wellbeing
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 10, 2024
World Mental Health Day is an annual awareness day taking place on 10 October. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of key issues surrounding mental health and advocate for positive change. This year’s theme, which was chosen by the World Federation of Mental Health, is ‘It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace’.…
Read moreImproving Mental Health Care and Support
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 8, 2024
Ahead of the parliamentary debate taking place on World Mental Health Day, 10 October at 1:30pm, we have published a new briefing with key recommendations for MPs. We are urging MPs to prioritise the nation’s mental health and the critical role of the VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) sector in delivering mental health care…
Read moreAddressing Barriers to Personalised Mental Health Care for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Communities
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 8, 2024
People from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities facing mental illness or distress encounter barriers in accessing personalised mental health care, including Personal Health Budgets (PHBs), essential for their safety and recovery. A report by the Association of Mental Health Providers, NHS England, and the Race Equality Foundation provides solutions to these disparities and offers…
Read moreTackling inequalities faced by minority groups in mental health through the Personalised Care Programme
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 8, 2024
People from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities living with poor mental health and/or illness encounter barriers in accessing personalised mental health care, including Personal Health Budgets (PHBs), which are crucial for their safety and recovery. The Tackling Inequalities in Mental Health through the Personalised Care Development Programme is a partnership between the Association of…
Read moreReclaiming Narratives
Ella Dunthorne
Published: October 1, 2024
This year’s Black History Month (BHM) theme, as highlighted by blackhistorymonth.org.uk, is ‘Reclaiming Narratives.’ Taking place from 1 to 31 October, Black History Month is an opportunity to honour the pivotal moments, achievements, and contributions that Black individuals have made to British society. This year’s theme encourages us to “recognise and correct the narratives of…
Read moreThe Importance of Black Maternal Mental Health
Ella Dunthorne
Published: September 24, 2024
Black women are more likely to experience perinatal mental health issues but less likely to receive support. Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is the annual awareness week The Motherhood Group coordinates. It is a crucial initiative which focuses on the wellbeing of Black mothers and children and starts on the 23rd of September. The…
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