A-Z of mental health
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DecAppalling conditions still plague England's mental health hospitals
Mind responds to the results of the first independent inspections of hospital cleanliness in England, undertaken by the Healthcare Commission.
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DecCensus supports Mind concerns over racism in the NHS
Black people more likely to be hospitalised, detained, secluded and subjected to control and restraint.
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NovMind welcomes NHS investment to provide 'appropriate places of safety'
Mind responds positively to the Department of Health's announcement of £130 million capital investment in the outdated mental health estate.
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NovCode of Practice rejected in House of Lords ruling
Mind is appalled at the judgement given by The House of Lords allowing Ashworth Hospital to reject the Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice.
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SepMind comments on Cochrane and King's Fund reports: Goverment figures totally inaccurate
Mind says new research reveals incompetence of Government's plans for compulsory treatment.
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SepMind comments on Healthcare Commission report
Mind welcomes any indication that mental health service users are experiencing an improved level of care, but this report shows that there remain significant areas for concern.
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SepMind calls on Government to follow words with firm action
Mind reacts to Government response to the Health Committee Report on the Influence of the Pharmaceutical Industry.
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AugMind response to Department of Health report on mental health investment
Mind welcomes the recent increase in funding and community services for mental health as reported by the Department of Health, which we hope will benefit the many thousands of service users in the UK.
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JulMind response to launch of Chief Nursing Officer's review of mental health nursing
As the largest professional group in mental health services, mental health nurses have a significant impact on how service users experience care and treatment.
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JulMind response to launch of Chief Nursing Officer's review of mental health nursing
As the largest professional group in mental health services, mental health nurses have a significant impact on how service users experience care and treatment.
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JulLast set of NHS star ratings show progress still to be made in mental healthcare
Only 25 per cent of mental health trusts achieved top three star rating.
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JulMind concerned as Government still promotes Bill of compulsion not compassion
It is vital that we continue to campaign for further improvements to prevent a stigmatising Bill that could undermine the recent progress in mental health services.
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MayMind's Ward Watch findings justified by new reports
Mind published the results of its Ward Watch survey in September 2004 revealing deeply disturbing levels of abuse, harrassment and fear amongst mental health service users on inpatient wards.
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AprMind welcomes Parliamentary report calling for tighter regulation on prescription drugs
Health Select Committee report calls for tighter regulation of prescription drugs
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MarMind warns against policy driven by headlines
Parliamentary report concludes that innocent people will be penalised by draft Bill.