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Association of Mental Health Providers response to the Independent Review of the Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism
Naomi Graves
Published: October 9, 2026
Professor Fonagy’s Independent Review provides an important opportunity to rethink how we understand and respond to mental health in England. It confirms that mental distress is rising, that too many people are struggling to access timely support, and that our current system is not responding adequately to people’s needs. As the national voice of mental…
Read moreMental health and the new Government: building on what already works
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: July 21, 2026
The Association of Mental Health Providers congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister. His first speech placed prevention, stronger communities, and investment in people at the centre of the new Government’s direction. It was also encouraging to hear an early commitment to improving mental health support for young people entering work. That is a positive…
Read moreFaith Equity Capacity Building Programme
Ella Dunthorne
Published: April 23, 2026
The Association of Mental Health Providers is partnering with Muslim Mind Collaborative (MMC) to support a more equitable future for mental health services enabled by the MMC Faith Equity Capacity Building Programme. “We’re partnering with Muslim Mind Collaborative because we believe in a future of equitable mental health care. This work will support our members…
Read moreOur response to the Government’s Spring Statement 2026
Naomi Graves
Published: March 3, 2026
Today the Chancellor marked the Government’s progress against its mission for economic growth. But, for mental health charities across the country, ‘growth’ is a distant reality. Mental health charities support over 8 million people across England and Wales, in early prevention, intervention and crisis. They are a lifeline. They support people to live well in their communities. This can involve holistic support, for example to stay in work and return to employment, which often isn’t available under…
Read moreMarr Procurement partners with Association of Mental Health Providers to deliver savings to mental health charities
Naomi Graves
Published: March 3, 2026
Marr Procurement, the UK’s leading procurement specialist for the health and care sector, has announced a new three-year partnership with the Association of Mental Health Providers. The partnership will support more than 300 mental health and social care charities providing services to over 8 million people across England and Wales to manage rising costs and protect lifesaving frontline services. At a time when voluntary sector providers…
Read moreOur response to the Government’s Minimum Income Guarantee boost
Naomi Graves
Published: February 17, 2026
We welcome the government’s decision to uprate the Minimum Income Guarantee for disabled adults in social care. Years of frozen rates caused serious hardship for people in social care, and an uplift that outpaces inflation is an important step towards addressing these harms. This decision comes at a critical time in the government’s drive towards social care reform, and after years of stagnation, the pace of progress can’t stop here. Social care reform needs to deliver for the whole system: disabled people,…
Read moreMental Health Bill receives Royal Assent
Ella Dunthorne
Published: December 18, 2025
The Association of Mental Health Providers welcomes the Mental Health Bill receiving Royal Assent, marking a significant milestone in the long-overdue reform of mental health legislation in England. For people who experience detention under the Mental Health Act, this moment carries deep significance. It represents the first major legislative response to the Independent Review of…
Read moreReflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026
Dania Hanif
Published: December 18, 2025
As we close out 2025, we want to offer our heartfelt thanks for your continued support, dedication, and hard work. The past few years have brought extraordinary challenges, yet you have remained steadfast in your commitment to the people and communities we collectively serve. Your resilience and leadership continue to drive our mission forward. This…
Read moreOur Response to the Health and Social Care Committee’s Report on Community Mental Health Services
Ella Dunthorne
Published: December 2, 2025
On 17 December 2024, the Health and Social Care Committee launched its inquiry into community mental health services for adults with severe mental illness (SMI). As the only national membership body representing the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) mental health sector, the Association of Mental Health Providers submitted written and oral evidence reflecting the…
Read moreOur Autumn Budget 2025 Response
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: November 27, 2025
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, delivered her 2025 Autumn Budget Statement, setting out the UK government’s financial priorities for now and in the future. The Association of Mental Health Providers welcomes steps that support communities, reduce poverty, and ease pressure on public services. However, the Budget falls short of addressing the specific…
Read moreThe Association's Statement Ahead of the Autumn Budget
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: November 25, 2025
The Association of Mental Health Providers (the Association), led by Dania Hanif, has issued a powerful statement ahead of the Autumn Budget 2025, calling for urgent, sustainable investment in the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) mental health social care sector. The Association’s position is grounded in sector-wide policy recommendations and a direct appeal…
Read moreEngland's First Men's Health Strategy
Association of Mental Health Providers
Published: November 19, 2025
We welcome the launch of England’s first Men’s Health Strategy today and the government’s recognition of the urgent need to address the physical and mental health challenges men and boys face. They continue to face unique barriers to seeking help, and this strategy’s focus on early intervention, stigma reduction, and investment is a positive step…
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