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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.
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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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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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OctMind Cymru responds to Wales Assembly publication of key documents on adult mental health services in Wales
On 10 October 2005 the Wales Assembly Government will mark World Mental Health Day by publishing four key documents.
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OctMind exposes severe neglect of older people
New research highlights services cut-off, lack of treatment choice, age discrimination by GPs, lack of suicide prevention policy, high levels of ECT, and diagnosis failure.
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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 releases latest drugs report: Coping with coming off exposes serious difficulties in doctor-patient relationship
Of patients interviewed, 40 per cent saw their GPs as "not helpful" in the process, making them the least helpful source of advice and support, with 10 per cent stating that GPs "made things worse".
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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 concerned as new study links Seroxat to increased risk of suicide
Following a BBC Panorama documentary on paroxetine in 2002, 1,374 people called or emailed the programme makers about their experiences or the experiences of loved ones.
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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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JulMental health services still falling behind
The annual report to Parliament on the state of healthcare in England and Wales focused for the first time on the experience of patients.
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JulMental health services still falling behind
The annual report to Parliament on the state of healthcare in England and Wales focused for the first time on the experience of patients.
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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.