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The latest news from the leading mental health charity in England and Wales.
Below you'll find all the latest news from Mind. In this section you can also learn about the services our media office can provide, and find a list of Mind's spokespeople.
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Please note that these contact details are for media enquiries only. Find other ways to contact Mind.
For comment, interviews, case studies or information on our latest news and campaigns, journalists contact the Mind media team on media@mind.org.uk or phone 020 8522 1743 or 07850 788514 out of hours.
If you are looking for comment from Mind Cymru, please contact Ruth Coombs on 02920 346 575 or 07779 727886 out of hours.
Please note, the media office is only able to respond to enquiries from or about the media.
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DecContacting Mind over the holidays
The Mind offices will close on December 21 and re-open on 2 January 2013. Our infoline will be open 24, 27-31 December and from 2 January.
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DecMind comments on publication of latest Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) data
Mind responds to latest performance figures from the IAPT scheme, whose aim is to enable more people with mental health problems to access talking treatments such as CBT.
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DecPeter Hook and The Light will perform two more concerts for Mind
Peter Hook And The Light will play concerts in London and Manchester, to help raise money for Mind this January – tickets still available.
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DecReport from the Commission on a UK Bill of Rights
Mind disagrees with the majority of the commission that a new UK Bill of Rights is needed.
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DecDLA announcement
Mind responds to govenment announcement that Disability Living Allowance reassessments will happen later than planned.
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DecPeople with mental health problems will get more choice in their care
The Department of Health announces people with mental health problems will be given more choice of health professionals and greater involvement in the way they are cared for from April 2014 onwards.
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DecAutumn Statement will have disproportionate impact on those with mental health problems
George Osborne delivered the Autumn statement yesterday (Wednesday, 5 December 2012). Amongst other things, the Government announced they will be putting a 1 per cent cap on the rates of certain benefits.
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DecMind welcomes greater choice and flexibility that personal health budgets could bring
Mind supports the principles behind personal health budgets of greater choice and more emphasis on shared decision-making.
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NovMandatory unpaid work placements for people on ESA
Mind does not believe that people who have been found unfit for work should be forced to undertake mandatory unpaid work placements.
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NovMind's views on the Leveson Report
Mind believes that freedom of the press is important as long as it does not infringe on a person’s human rights.
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NovMental health crisis care services ‘under-resourced, understaffed and overstretched’
We've released three pieces of research showing that services that are unable to support thousands of people every year, at a time when they need help the most.
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NovMind responds to the CQC’s State of Care report
On Friday, 23 November 2012, the Care Qulaity Commission (CQC) published its State of Care report. The report examined all care sectors for the first time and explored why some care services are failing to meet CQC standards.
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NovOur comment on Harrington's third review
Mind comments on Harrington’s third review of the Work Capability Assessment.
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NovWinners of the Mind Media Awards
Stephen Fry announces winners at Mind Media Awards 2012, sponsored by Friends Life.
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NovThe Fry, Flintoff, Bruno, and Pendleton Effect
Mind launches research showing the impact of celebrities speaking out: 1 in 5 has sought help after being inspired by a celebrity speaking out in the media.