Welcoming our New Trustees
Ella Dunthorne
Published: June 3, 2025
The Association of Mental Health Providers, the only national representative organisation for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) mental health service providers, is pleased to announce the appointments of Adam Crampsie and Alun Thomas to our Board of Trustees. Adam brings a wealth of experience spanning the public, private, and charity sectors. As Chief Executive…
Read moreShaping the Future of Community Mental Health Services
Ella Dunthorne
Published: May 22, 2025
On 17 December, the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee launched an inquiry into community mental health services. This marked a crucial opportunity to highlight the crucial role that voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations play in delivering compassionate, person-centred mental health care and support services, particularly for people with complex…
Read moreCoalition's Joint Letter to the Prime Minister to Address Root Causes of the Mental Health Crisis
Ella Dunthorne
Published: May 12, 2025
Alongside a coalition of 36 organisations, representing people living with mental illness and other disabilities, the Association has co-signed a joint letter to the Prime Minister urging the government to adopt a strategy that addresses the root causes of rising mental ill-health, suicide, and people out of work. Read the full letter below. Dear Prime…
Read moreIndependent Commission into Adult Social Care
Ella Dunthorne
Published: May 7, 2025
The Association of Mental Health Providers welcomes the official launch of the Commission on a National Care Service, chaired by Baroness Louise Casey, and the publication of its terms of reference. This Commission represents a critical opportunity to rethink and reshape adult social care in England, moving toward a more equitable, sustainable, and person-centred system.…
Read moreThe Association of Mental Health Providers becomes a Health Equals Supporter
Ella Dunthorne
Published: April 9, 2025
The Association of Mental Health Providers is proud to announce that it has joined Health Equals as a supporter, further strengthening our shared commitment to tackling the inequalities that shape people’s health and wellbeing across the UK. As the only representative organisation for the VCSE mental health sector, the Association represents over 300 charities delivering…
Read moreOur Response to the Spring Budget 2025
Ella Dunthorne
Published: March 27, 2025
Yesterday, we warned of the devastating impact the Spring Budget could have on the nation’s mental health. Somehow, it’s even worse than we could have imagined. Last week, the government announced deep and harmful cuts to welfare benefits. Alongside many charities, we fought back, making it clear that these changes would destroy lives. We urged…
Read moreSpring Budget 2025 Statement
Ella Dunthorne
Published: March 25, 2025
With the Spring Budget Statement due tomorrow, the Association of Mental Health Providers is deeply concerned about recent governmental decisions that put the nation’s mental health and VCSE service provider sector at risk. The proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will make it significantly more difficult for people with disabilities to access the support…
Read moreOur Response to Government Benefits Reform Green Paper
Ella Dunthorne
Published: March 21, 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions has published the Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, which sets out the British government’s proposals for changes to our benefits system. Key changes include: Kathy Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Mental Health Providers, said: “The benefit reforms proposed by the government will make…
Read morePrioritising Student Mental Health
Ella Dunthorne
Published: March 13, 2025
“1 in 4 students would not know where to go to get mental health support at university if they needed it.” (Student Minds, 2023) The same proportion of students also have a diagnosed mental health condition. Navigating university life can be exciting and nerve-wracking. With social events, academic deadlines, and meeting new people, it is…
Read moreMembers Information Webinars
Ella Dunthorne
Published: March 11, 2025
On Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February, we were joined by Belinda Schwehr, founder of the online legal advice charity CASCAIDr, and a former barrister, and teacher. The first of the two sessions led by Belinda, covered topics including: assessing, care planning and distinguishing between Care Act and Mental Health Act services. The second session…
Read morePeople with Poor Mental Health and Their Unpaid Carers Will Suffer if Government Repeats Past Funding Mistakes in Social Care
Ella Dunthorne
Published: March 4, 2025
The demand for social care has reached unprecedented levels. The newly published Social Care 360 report by the King’s Fund paints a stark picture of the growing pressures on England’s social care system. The report highlights a surge in demand for care, financial strains on providers, and a workforce crisis exacerbated by rising costs and stagnant funding.…
Read moreMinds Ahead Launches New School Mental Health Qualifications Framework
Ella Dunthorne
Published: March 3, 2025
We are pleased to announce that our member, Minds Ahead, the leading social enterprise dedicated to school mental health, has launched its pioneering School Mental Health Qualifications Framework – a new tool designed to help education professionals find the right qualification to make a lasting impact on school mental health. With growing concerns about student and…
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