UC & PIP Bill ‘still deeply flawed’ : UC & PIP Bill ‘still deeply flawed’
1 Jul 2025 / Influencing policies
Following the second reading of the UC & PIP Bill, we share our views on the government's concessions and the remainder of the bill.
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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).
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.
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.
How the ban on asylum seekers working hurts us all : 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.
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.
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.
Mental Health Foundation responds to Health Secretary’s ‘overdiagnosis’ comment : Mental Health Foundation responds to Health Secretary’s ‘overdiagnosis’ comment
16 Mar 2025 / Influencing policies
We respond to a comment made by Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, in which he agreed there's been an 'overdiagnosis' of mental health problems.