Cuts to PIP are “counterproductive and cruel” : Cuts to PIP are “counterproductive and cruel”
18 Jun 2025 / Influencing policies
We share our response to the UK government's plans to cut eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
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Cuts to benefits undermine positive steps to prevent poor mental health in Spending Review : Cuts to benefits undermine positive steps to prevent poor mental health in Spending Review
11 Jun 2025 / Influencing policies
We share our views on the 2025 Spending Review announcements, including investment in prevention of poor mental health, measures in schools, ending the use of asylum hotels, and anti-poverty measures
Mental Health Foundation comments on the expansion of Mental Health Support Teams in schools : Mental Health Foundation comments on the expansion of Mental Health Support Teams in schools
16 May 2025 / Influencing policies
Following the UK government's announcement of an expansion of Mental Health Support Teams, which are based in school-settings in England, we share our thoughts.
Jamie Laing backs our calls for better online safety education : Jamie Laing backs our calls for better online safety education
14 May 2025 / Influencing policies
Jamie Laing - Radio 1 DJ, Broadcaster, Entrepreneur, and advocate for the benefits of open and honest friendship for our mental health - backs our calls for schools to be given better resources for teaching online safety.
Pixie Lott goes green for mental health : Pixie Lott goes green for mental health
13 May 2025 / Mental Health Awareness Week
Singer-songwriter Pixie Lott calls on people across the UK to participate in Wear It Green Day and support Mental Health Foundation this Mental Health Awareness Week
Disturbing online content “one of the biggest looming threats to young people’s mental health” as research shows harmful experiences widespread : Disturbing online content “one of the biggest looming threats to young people’s mental health” as research shows harmful experiences widespread
12 May 2025 / Influencing policies
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we share new research which highlights the dangers and opportunities of online communities, and the support in schools that young people need to navigate them.
Mental Health Foundation comment on the publication of the new mental health strategy for Wales : Mental Health Foundation comment on the publication of the new mental health strategy for Wales
30 Apr 2025 / Influencing policies
Jemma Wray, Head of Wales at the Mental Health Foundation responds to the publication of the new mental health strategy for Wales.
“My dream was to give back to the community” – how the ban on asylum seekers working hurts us all : “My dream was to give back to the community” – how the ban on asylum seekers working hurts us all
15 Apr 2025 / Influencing policies
With the release of the latest edition of our report, 'The mental health of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK', we highlight the huge economic, social and health costs of the ban on asylum seekers working.
“A disaster for the nation’s mental health” – we respond to the Spring Statement : “A disaster for the nation’s mental health” – we respond to the Spring Statement
26 Mar 2025 / Influencing policies
We share our views on the latest financial statement from the UK government, which contains further cuts to the benefits system.
“Disjointed and ultimately counterproductive” – our response to the welfare system announcements : “Disjointed and ultimately counterproductive” – our response to the welfare system announcements
18 Mar 2025 / Influencing policies
We share our views about the newly announced changes to the benefits system, including to universal credit and personal independence payment (PIP)