Improving 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…
Read moreLord Darzi's report on the state of the National Health Service in England
Ella Dunthorne
Published: September 12, 2024
In July 2024, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, commissioned Lord Darzi to conduct an independent investigation of the NHS. This report provides an expert understanding of the current performance of the NHS across England as well as the challenges. We welcome the Independent Investigation of the NHS in England…
Read moreOur Response to the Lampard Inquiry
Ella Dunthorne
Published: September 9, 2024
The Lampard Inquiry, set to begin today, is the first public inquiry of its kind looking into the deaths of up to 2,000 mental health inpatients, under the care of the NHS in Essex between 2000 and 2023. Kathy Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Mental Health Providers, said: “It is devastating that…
Read moreReserved: The Importance of Financial Reserves in Building Resilience in Mental Health Charities
Ella Dunthorne
Published: August 29, 2024
In recent years, the combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising operational costs has significantly impacted mental health charities, leading to a sharp increase in demand for their services while simultaneously causing a decline in overall income. This briefing paper explores the current state of charity reserves in light of these developments, highlighting the financial…
Read moreNew briefing exposes devastating impact of cost-of-living crisis on mental health of nation and VCSE services
Ella Dunthorne
Published: August 7, 2024
7 August 2024: Over the last decade, austerity measures inflicted intense hardship on individuals and communities in the UK, worsening systematic inequalities, and leading to the closure of critical support services. The Association of Mental Health Providers, the national voice for mental health charities providing services in England and Wales, is calling for leaders to…
Read moreOur Response to the Far-Right Race Riots
Ella Dunthorne
Published: August 5, 2024
The riots in England and Northern Ireland following the tragic deaths of three children in Southport last week are extremely distressing. Violence, racism, and Islamophobia are never the answer. The Association’s thoughts are with everyone who has been affected. For too long, some individuals with significant influence in UK politics and media have both advanced…
Read moreOur response to the Chancellor’s Spending Inheritance Statement
Ella Dunthorne
Published: July 30, 2024
The Association of Mental Health Providers, the leading representative body for voluntary and community sector mental health organisations in England and Wales, has responded to the Chancellor’s Spending Inheritance Statement whereby Rachel Reeves agreed that the government would not be taking forward planned reforms for adult social care charges. Kathy Roberts, Chief Executive of the…
Read moreThe King's Speech: Our Response
Ella Dunthorne
Published: July 17, 2024
We are delighted that today’s King’s Speech included reform of the outdated Mental Health Act to “make it fit for the 21st century” through the Mental Health Bill. At a time of rising mental health needs, and hospital failings, people who reach crisis points need a system that gives them choice, rights, and control. As…
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