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Cutting red tape could increase mental health risk say Mind

Mental health charity Mind has urged the Government to ensure the employment rights of people with mental health problems are not lost as part of plans to reduce 'red tape'.

Manchester United help mental health service users achieve their Goals

Service users from Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust had the chance to represent Manchester United at an anti-stigma football tournament earlier this month.

New mothers to receive more support

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has announced new plans for maternity care, including a "named midwife" policy and measures to help health professionals to spot the early signs of post-natal depression.

London Mental Health Trust launches consultation

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) is launching a public consultation to become a NHS foundation trust.

Government urged to speed up social care reform

The Government has been urged to speed up its plans to reform social care, as it outlined plans to introduce a draft Care and Support Bill within the next year in the Queen’s Speech to Parliament.

Wellbeing

Rethink Mental Illness praises Homeland’s bi-polar portrayal

Claire Danes' portrayal of a CIA agent with bipolar disorder in hit TV show Homeland represents a "great step forward in the way mental illness is portrayed" in the media, according to a mental health charity.

Research & Policy

Welsh Government launches mental health consultation

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on its strategy to continue to improve mental health and wellbeing in the principality.

Services

Charities call for better military mental health research

Mental health and armed forces charities have called for more research into the impact of mental ill health on the families of members of the armed forces.

Dementia

Innovative dementia care products unveiled

Care Services Minister Paul Burstow has unveiled the 5 winning products created for a Design Council contest to develop new ways to improve the lives of people living with dementia.

Children

Charity warns cuts could create another troubled generation

A report by charity Family Action has said that life for new and expectant parents is tougher than ever as welfare cuts and poor quality housing are having a major impact on low income mothers’ state of mind and their ability to bond with their babies.

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DesignCouncil: Living Well With Dementia

Editorial Feature

A Scotland where mental health recovery is a reality for all

Scottish Recovery Network Director, Simon Bradstreet, introduces the new and ambitious Strategic Plan for 2012-16 and offers some reflections on indicators of progress in Scotland.

Does Early Intervention for Psychosis Services Make Economic Sense?

Paul McCrone looks into the financial impact of treating psychosis sooner

Press Releases

Springfield Hospital mental health ward gets make-over

Ward 3 on Springfield University Hospital has been transformed into a bright modern high-quality mental health facility after a year long refurbishment project.

West London Mental Health NHS Trust announces new Chief Executive

West London Mental Health NHS Trust (WLMHT) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive.

New dementia treatments launched

Teva UK Limited Launches Generic Donepezil Tablets and Donepezil OD Tablets

Medicure Provides Update on TEND-TD Phase II Clinical Trial

Medicure is pleased to provide an update and announce the addition of a site in India for its ongoing Phase II Clinical Trial, Tardoxal^TM for the Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia.

AD Challenge 2012: Seeking New Tools To Help Improve Care

New Challenge Seeks Simple, Widely-Adaptable Tools to Track Alzheimer’s Progression and Support “Triple Aim” of Better Care and Better Health at Lower Cost

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