Spirit of Creation showcase ‘power of music’ at care homes
An entrepreneurial group comprising musical artist Beatie Wolfe, former HSBC (Midland) marketing director Kevin Gavaghan and 20/20 Research have teamed up to perform at a series of Priory-run care homes…
Revolving Doors highlights positive PCC mental health work
With an estimated 20%-40% of police time spent on mental health related incidents, a new briefing by charity Revolving Doors Agency has highlighted "promising" work by Police and Crime Commissioners…
Mental Health Awareness Week: Delivering mindfulness on the move
In this guest blog for Mental Health Awareness Week, Sarah Bateup discusses how different methods of mindfulness can be delivered in person or online and incorporated into daily life.
Big Lottery funds groundbreaking Wales-wide community of people with a mental illness
A new service created for and run by people with a mental illness and their carers in Wales has received £225,000 funding from the Big Lottery People and Places programme.
Charities and organisations show support for Mental Health Awareness Week
The British Psychological Society, Bank Workers charity and Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) are among the organisations that have given their support to Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW)…
Care UK’s mental health services to be acquired by Partnerships in Care
Care UK’s mental health services are to be acquired by specialist mental health services provider Partnerships in Care (PiC) on June 1, it has been confirmed.
New initiative seeks to use hip-hop lyrics to tackle mental health
The lyrics of rapper Kendrick Lamar could help those affected by mental health issues and practitioners working in the field, according to the founders of a new initiative.
Pilot liaison and diversion service in police stations and courts expanded
The pilot liaison and diversion service, which aims to help break the cycle of offending by ensuring people with mental health problems and vulnerabilities such as addictions or learning disabilities…
Which political party can deliver on race equality and mental health after the general election?
Patrick Vernon OBE looks at the parties’ stance on black and minority ethnic mental health issues.
The importance of voting for the future of mental health services on Thursday
The outcome of Thursday’s general election will shape the future direction of mental health services for the next five years, so it is crucial that those with mental health issues…