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Is school “refusal” really refusal?

Not Fine in School' is a parent-led organisation that supports, informs, and…

Fran Morgan

Political parties must prioritise kids’ welfare in election manifestos, says Children’s Commissioner

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published ‘Guess How Much We Love…

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‘Boris Johnson must introduce new Mental Health Bill in his first Queen’s Speech’

The new prime minister has suggested employers will receive tax breaks if they support…

Wendy Burn

Theresa May announces mental health policy changes for hospitals, schools and police

Teachers will be trained to spot signs of mental illness under a range…

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Scotland’s Mental Health Act will be subject to an independent review

An independent review of the Mental Health Act in Scotland has been…

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Government unlikely to meet pledge to end ‘out of area’ mental health treatment next year

Individuals continue to be uprooted away from their families for mental health…

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Backdoor policies denying people with mental illnesses access to ESA

The government's department for work and pensions is sending doctors premature and misleading…

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Rush to reform mental capacity laws will fail to protect human rights, says charity

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) which represents charities providing services for…

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The role of the government and employers in creating mentally healthy workplaces

It is in the interest of both government and employers to build…

Paul Farmer

Over 70% want honesty about mental health unknowns reflected in the curriculum

In light of over 70% of our readers calling for honesty about…

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