Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June gives us all the opportunity to not only recognise the bravery of those who have served or are currently serving in the forces, but also to offer our support to the whole armed …
The promotion of better mental health, particularly for children and young people, continues to be a priority for the government – and for our new Minister for Community and Social Care, Alistair Burt. The Minister demonstrated his commitment to children …
The dust is settling after the tumult of election speculation, briefing and analysis, which means the Social Care News blog is open again for business. And what better way to kick things off than with Mental Health Awareness Week which …
To mark the launch of the recent green paper consultation: No voice unheard, no right ignored - a consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions, Kerry Martin and Craig Hart from the National Forum of People …
Social Care News is pleased to share Gavin Harding (MBE)'s foreword from the recently published green paper 'No voice unheard, no right ignored - a consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions.' As co-chair of the …
Today is Time to Talk Day – a day encouraging us all to open up and share our mental health concerns. What better day than this to post a guest blog on suicide prevention? Dr Caroline Dollery is Clinical Director …
The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Taskforce, co-chaired by the Department of Health (DH) and NHS England (NHSE), has led and encouraged conversations with service commissioners, providers and users to better understand the needs of young people with mental …
Detaining someone in a police cell while they are experiencing a mental health crisis ‘simply cannot be justified in a civilised society’, especially if that someone is a child or young person under 18. So said Care and Support Minister …
Monday 15 December is the date given for local areas across the country to have their mental health crisis care plans in place to ensure blanket coverage right across England by the end of the year. Care and Support Minister …
Have you seen the new BBC poll which draws attention once again to the plight of the lonely at Christmas? 2,000 adults were surveyed and the findings revealed '7 percent of all adults and 10 percent of those aged over …