As sickness benefit cuts take effect, thousands face hard times
Paul Farmer, chief executive of the mental health charity Mind warned: “Most people with mental health problems need longer than 12 months of support before they are ready to seek employment”. Click here for full article. With thanks to Guardian online
Read MoreCRUSADE FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH: I WAS SACKED BECAUSE OF MY MENTAL BREAKDOWN
CLAIMS of government action to help mental health sufferers back to work have a hollow ring for former civil servant Jane. She says she was thrown onto the scrap heap by the Department of Work and Pensions itself. Click here for full article With thanks to Express online
Read MoreRound up: public health
Mental wellbeing is impacted by many of the policies delivered by councils. Click here for full article With thanks to Guardian online
Read MoreDavid Cameron promises dementia funding boost
Funding for dementia research is to reach £66m by 2015, from £26.6m 2010, making UK a world leader in the field. Click here for full article. With thanks to Guardian online.
Read MoreJoint letter to Andrew Lansley on reform of care funding
An alliance of charities, care homes and housing providers says the government must not duck its commitment to reform. Click here for full article. With thanks to Guardian online.
Read MoreLansley faces up to a severe examination
Peers backed another amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill – demanding mental health be made a higher priority. Click here for full article. With thanks to Cambridge News online.
Read MoreShould politicians have their mental health monitored?
Psychologists who have tracked politicians’ careers now say their mental health should be monitored. Click here for full article. With thanks to Guardian online.
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