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Our Response to New Reforms to Transform Social Care
Ella Dunthorne
Published: January 3, 2025
We welcome the government’s new investment and reforms aimed at transforming social care, particularly the focus on supporting disabled and elderly people to live independently in their communities. Social care is vital for so many of us and the announcement of the Casey Commission is an important step in the creation of a National Care…
Read moreWhy the VCSE sector must be at the heart of the NHS 10-year health plan
Ella Dunthorne
Published: December 16, 2024
The Association of Mental Health Providers is the only national membership organisation for mental health charities providing services across England and Wales. Our network of 300+ members collectively deliver over 3,000 vital services at local, regional, and national levels to over 8 million people. In representing, and on behalf of, our diverse membership of Voluntary,…
Read moreFair Fee Rates: A Vital Step for Sustainable Mental Health Services
Ella Dunthorne
Published: December 11, 2024
The Association of Mental Health Providers has developed a template letter for our members to request a fair fee rate uplift for mental health services in 2025/26. This work is tied to our #TheFinalStraw campaign, which highlights the urgent need for systemic change to prevent the collapse of vital mental health services due to unsustainable…
Read more#TheFinalStraw Campaign
Ella Dunthorne
Published: December 11, 2024
The Association of Mental Health Providers’ #TheFinalStraw campaign calls for urgent action to address the funding crisis threatening VCSE mental health services. Without immediate and sustainable funding, many service providers are at risk of collapse and closure, putting the essential care and support that millions rely upon at risk. Why is this #TheFinalStraw? VCSE mental health service providers are reaching…
Read moreTransformation of the Mental Health Social Care Workforce
Ella Dunthorne
Published: November 25, 2024
25 November 2024: The Association of Mental Health Providers (The Association) has announced the completion of a comprehensive three-year study on the transformation of the mental health social care workforce. This study provides crucial insights into the shifts in service delivery, workforce composition, and care models since 2021, influenced by global events and evolving healthcare…
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 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…
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