News Release, 5 September 2006
In response to Prime Minister Tony Blair’s speech on social exclusion policy today, Moira Fraser, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation, said:
“The announcement of a new Social Exclusion Plan suggests that existing government measures to reach and help adults with mental health problems are inadequate. We need to see adults with moderate and severe mental health problems be given more support. Investment and action is needed, yet we are witnessing significant cuts to mental health services across the country.”
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The Mental Health Foundation is the leading UK charity working to improve services for both people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities. It is the only charity to fund and work with both service users and providers and plays an important role in funding research and new approaches to prevention, treatment and care. The Foundation’s work includes allocating grants for research and community projects; contributing to the public debate; educating policy makers and healthcare professionals and striving to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness.
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