We respond to the Spring Statement : We respond to the Spring Statement
26 Mar 2025
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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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
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
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.
Mental Health Foundation responds to NHS England & health system cuts : Mental Health Foundation responds to NHS England & health system cuts
13 Mar 2025
We respond to the restructuring of and cuts to NHS England, the Department for Health and Social Care, and Integrated Care Systems.
Employment Rights Bill vital to tackle country’s poor mental health : Employment Rights Bill vital to tackle country’s poor mental health
5 Mar 2025
Our comment on the latest amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, which have the potential to deliver some important improvements to protections in the workplace
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
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
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
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
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
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.'