Mind news and press releases

Care before compulsion best route to reduce risk, says Mind

Providing treatment and care when people need it is the key to stopping tragedies, mental health charity Mind said today in response to the Department of Health's 'risk programme initiative' announcement.

Social exclusion: no quick fixes, warns Mind

Mind today welcomed the Government's action plan on social exclusion, but warned that there were many challenges ahead in its implementation.

Mind: Incapacity Benefit reform must consider mental health

Mind condemns scandal of sexual abuse on mental health wards - data withheld by Government

A shocking patient safety report leaked today indicates the scandal of widespread sexual harassment, abuse, and rape on mental health wards.

Mind warns: Benefits shake-up will fail if employers' discrimination continues

Mind responds to Government proposals to safeguard rights of people who lack capacity

People receiving compulsory mental health treatment in nursing or residential care should get equivalent safeguards to those being treated in hospital or the community.

Charities unite to support call for talking therapies for all who need them on the NHS

Access to evidence-based talking therapies for those who need them should be as big a priority for the NHS as any other proven and cost-effective treatment.

Mind responds as Work and Pensions Committee identifies flaws in proposed Incapacity Benefit reforms

Mental health charity Mind has reacted positively to the report published today of the Work and Pensions Committee Inquiry into Incapacity Benefit.

Mind hails dropping of draconian Mental Health Bill but key issues still need to be addressed

Mind celebrates the dropping of the Government's controversial draft Mental Health Bill after eight years of campaigning from mental health stakeholders.

Updated Mental Health Act must promote civil rights, not damage them, says alliance

Updated Mental Health Act must promote civil rights, not damage them, says alliance

The Government's decision to abandon much of its controversial draft Bill is an unprecedented change of plan, but some of its proposed amendments to the current Act are cause for concern.

Mind comments on social exclusion minister announcement

To tackle social exclusion, minister must get to grips with mental ill health.

Mind disappointed as Incapacity Benefit reform threatens welfare of vulnerable claimants

Incapacity Benefit reforms may force people with mental health problems back to work too soon, without providing for the support they need both in and out of the workplace.

Mind comments on Mental Health Act Commission report

Mind warns against connecting NHS funding with community service funding.

Mind 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.