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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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AprWales sees step forward in support for people who want to speak out
Independent Mental Health Advocacy is extended. From 2 April 2012 anyone in Wales who is in hospital for their mental health problem can ask for an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) to help them get their voice heard.
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MarMental health organisations welcome decision to retain mental health amendment
A coalition of mental health organisations last week welcomed the House of Commons’ decision to give mental health a higher priority in the new health system in England.
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MarFrankie Sandford launches Glamour magazine mental health campaign with Mind
The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford opens up about her depression to launch ‘Hey, It’s OK’ campaign.
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MarShocking number of rapes and sexual assaults in London’s Mental Health Trusts
A Sunday Politics London investigation has shown more than 500 allegations in past four years.
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MarIncapacity Benefit reassessment figures hide the real story
The mental health charity Mind has today responded to figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about the reassessment of people on Incapacity Benefits (IB).
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MarCelebrities line up to support Time to Change Wales
Welsh actors Michael Sheen and Paul Whitehouse give their backing to new anti-stigma campaign.
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MarAttend a Connecting Minds event
Join us at a Connecting Minds event near you. The events are open to everyone dealing with a mental health problem, those new to Mind's work and those that know us.
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MarDigital Stories - One Year On
Mind Cymru launches four new digital stories this St David's Day. They were made by four people living with a mental health problems as part of a digital storytelling course.
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MarMind welcomes Health Bill amendment which protects vital aftercare for people who have been sectioned
The amendment will make sure that people returning to the community after a stay in psychiatric hospital receive the support from health and social care services they need.
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FebPeers set to debate crucial amendment to Health and Social Care Bill
The House of Lords will debate on Wednesday. And we need your help to protect the care you get once you are discharged from a section.
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FebPeter Hook set to complete fundraising trilogy for Mind
Music legend Peter Hook will support Mind for a third successive year with two fundraising gigs in Manchester this May.
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FebHelp us to get excellent crisis care. Everywhere.
On Tuesday 13 March 2012, we’re visiting Parliament to talk to MPs about crisis mental health care. We want you there with us. If you have experience of crisis care, this is your opportunity to talk to MPs about what you need in a crisis.
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FebHealth Minister Launches campaign to end mental health discrimination in Wales
Time to Change Wales is the first national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health problems throughout Wales and launches at the Wales Millennium Centre today, 21 February, with opening speech by Health and Social
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FebSaving Lives - success for suicide prevention skills training
New research from Public Health Wales shows that training given by Mind Cymru's Positive Choices project is making a real difference to people's willingness to discuss suicide and self harm.
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FebStatement on the Workfare scheme and the Work Programme
Mind firmly believes that being a volunteer should be exactly that: something you choose willingly to give up your time to do.