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Mind reacts to the latest ONS data on economic inactivity
The ONS has today released its latest data on economic inactivity, which has shown a concerning increase in the number of people who are unemployed, while the number of people who are economically inactive due to sickness remains high.
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
»Decision to scrap mental health funding protections will “put lives at risk”
In an Instagram message to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting, Mind Chief Executive Dr Sarah Hughes has said the potential scrapping of the Mental Health Investment Standard (MHIS) would “put lives at risk” and “roll back” progress on mental health.
Thursday, 12 December 2024
»Young mental health patients discharged from hospitals to holiday caravans, B&B hostels and made homeless
An independent report published today by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has found that young people who have only just turned 18, are being discharged from mental health hospitals to bed and breakfast hostels, caravans on holiday sites, or even being made homeless.
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
»“When people see mental health problems portrayed sensitively in the media, it raises awareness, challenges stigma and encourages people to seek support. Being seen and heard, matters.”
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