We respond to the Spring Statement : 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.
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Disjointed and ultimately counterproductive – response to welfare system announcement : Disjointed and ultimately counterproductive – response to welfare system announcement
18 Mar 2025 / Challenging mental health inequalities
We share our views about the newly announced changes to the benefits system, including to universal credit and personal independence payment (PIP)
Changes to benefits system ‘risk deepening the mental health crisis’ Mental Health Foundation warns : Changes to benefits system ‘risk deepening the mental health crisis’ Mental Health Foundation warns
17 Mar 2025 / Influencing policies
Ahead of planned announcements from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, on changes to the benefits system, we warn that the trailed proposals may not achieve the outcome that the UK government appear to be pursuing.
Our response to the planned closure of the Refugee Employability Programme : Our response to the planned closure of the Refugee Employability Programme
9 Dec 2024 / Influencing policies
We respond to the news the UK government plan to close a programme designed to support refugees with integrating and finding work.
Get Britain Working White Paper shows promising signs of new approach : Get Britain Working White Paper shows promising signs of new approach
26 Nov 2024 / Influencing policies
We respond to the UK government's newest proposals for their approach to employment support, including for people who experience mental health problems.
Long overdue Mental Health Act reforms welcome : Long overdue Mental Health Act reforms welcome
9 Nov 2024 / Influencing policies
Our response to the long awaited introduction of the Mental Health Bill, which the government introduced to replace the outdated Mental Health Act 1983.
Our response to the Autumn 2024 Budget : Our response to the Autumn 2024 Budget
30 Oct 2024 / Influencing policies
Our reaction to the first budget since the General Election from the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.
Rowing back on Online Safety Act risks further lives : Rowing back on Online Safety Act risks further lives
15 Oct 2024 / Influencing policies
We, alongside other charities, organisations and affected families, have written to the Prime Minister about Ofcom's recommendation that the government do not fully regulate smaller websites, including 'suicide forums.'
Statement of closure - Mental Health at Work : Statement of closure - Mental Health at Work
20 Dec 2023 / Mental health in the workplace
After six years of ground-breaking workplace mental health facilitation and training, the board of Mental Health Foundation’s workplace subsidiary, Mental Health at Work, has decided to cease operations at the end of December 2023.
Cost-of-living causing widespread mental distress : Cost-of-living causing widespread mental distress
21 Nov 2023 / Survey
In the week of the 2023 Autumn Statement and in light of new cost-of-living data, we're calling for the Government to ensure all its decisions benefit people’s mental health.