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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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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.
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Please note, the media office is only able to respond to enquiries from or about the media.
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OctMind welcomes 'information on prescription' pilots
Mind today warmly welcomed the Department of Health's announcement that money would be made available for pilot schemes providing fuller information to mental health and cancer patients.
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OctMind comments on Channel 4 Dispatches documentary
Dispatches has illustrated what service users have been telling Mind for years. Many mental health wards don't provide a safe environment, let alone a therapeutic one.
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OctMind tells employers and NHS: improve environment to improve mental health
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SepCare 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.
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SepSocial 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.
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JulMind: Incapacity Benefit reform must consider mental health
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JulMind comments on Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health survey of NHS mental health trust finance directors
The Sainsbury Centre's timely report adds to the growing evidence for what we already know - that when it comes to money, mental health is always last in line.
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JulPressure forces Government into releasing shock sexual abuse report
Delayed data show alarming levels of sexual abuse and rape in mental healthcare.
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JulMind 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.
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JulMind warns: Benefits shake-up will fail if employers' discrimination continues
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JunMind 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.
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JunCharities 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.
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MayMental health activist Peter Campbell named as Mind Diamond Champion
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MayMind announces 2006 Book of the Year award winner
Mind Book of the Year 2006: Valerie Mason-John takes prize for first novel Borrowed Body.
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MayMind Journalist of the Year award announced