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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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AugFriends Life to headline sponsor Mind Media Awards 2012
Friends Life, one of the UK’s largest Life Insurance & Pension providers has today been announced as the headline sponsor of the Mind Media Awards 2012.
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AugLondon Wasps and Mind launch charity partnership
London Wasps and leading mental health charity, Mind, have today launched a new two-year partnership as new research shows the importance of the sporting community being open about mental health.
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AugWell done Phillips
Well done to Phillips Idowu for his triple jump action this morning. We're really sad he didn't make it through to the final but we want to thank him for being such a fantastic ambassador for us this summer!
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AugDWP awards new benefit assessment contract to controversial provider
The Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC) responds to news that the Government has awarded a contract worth hundreds of millions of pounds to two private sector companies, ATOS and Capita.
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AugSuits You Sir! Mind teams up with Austin Reed for Suit Swap
Mind is teaming up with Austin Reed this September for a clothes swap with a difference.
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JulGood luck Phillips Idowu!
We’re wishing triple jump athlete and Mind ambassador, Phillips Idowu, all the best this summer.
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JulHigh Court grants permission for WCA judicial review
Mind has welcomed the news that the High Court has granted permission to two people with mental health problems to bring a claim for judicial review against the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, challenging the operation of the WCA.
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JulMind responds to new Mental Health Implementation Framework
The Government has today launched its new Mental Health Implementation Framework, which sets out the actions necessary across society to drive improvements in the nation’s mental health.
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JulParliamentary mental health group voices concerns about new NHS
The Group is urging the Government to stay vigilant about giving mental health a fair deal as NHS reforms kick in and has four areas of concern.
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JulOlympic torch to be auctioned for Mind
Verity Westgate, Olympic torch runner in Kidlington (Oxfordshire), will auction her torch to raise money for Mind. Verity has supported Mind since the death of her close friend Emily, who tragically took her own life in 2006.
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JulMind comments on the draft Mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board
Mind has welcomed the draft mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board, released today by the Government.
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JunEmployers pledge to address mental health in the workplace
This week Health Minister Earl Howe launched a pledge for organisations to take simple measures to safeguard their employees’ mental wellbeing.
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JunSussex cricketer is batting for Mind
Sussex County cricketer Luke Wells is showing his support for Mind this season through a new charity initiative Batting for Charity, organised by County Championship sponsors LV=.
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JunIndie band Daughter launches exclusive t-shirt in aid of Mind
Mind has teamed up with indie band Daughter on an exciting project that will help festival goers achieve summer chic while raising funds for their favourite charity.
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JunMental health needs a better deal from the NHS
Paul Farmer comments on a London School of Economics report saying: "...we know from the increased demand for our own services that this is the key time to invest in mental health."