UK's 20-year social media experiment must end : UK's 20-year social media experiment must end
27 May 2026 / Online lives and digital well-being
We've published our response to the UK government's Growing Up in the Online World consultation
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Community sharing app delivers mental health and wellbeing benefits, survey finds : Community sharing app delivers mental health and wellbeing benefits, survey finds
12 May 2026 / Online lives and digital well-being
Users of sharing app Olio, which helps people save money, cut waste, and connect with their community, are discovering unexpected benefits including improved mood, a renewed sense of purpose, and stronger community connections.
We respond to government announcements on online safety and protections for children : We respond to government announcements on online safety and protections for children
16 Feb 2026
We respond to new announcements from the UK government about online safety for young people.
Social Media Ban brings opportunities and risks : Social Media Ban brings opportunities and risks
20 Jan 2026
We share our view after the UK government launched a consultation on limiting social media by age.
Mental Health Foundation reacts to Mental Health Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent : Mental Health Foundation reacts to Mental Health Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent
18 Dec 2025
We react to the reformed Mental Health Act receiving Royal Assent
Child Poverty Strategy tackles key driver of poor mental health : Child Poverty Strategy tackles key driver of poor mental health
5 Dec 2025
We share our view on the government's flagship Child Poverty Strategy.
Mental Health Foundation responds to UK Budget : Mental Health Foundation responds to UK Budget
26 Nov 2025
The Mental Health Foundation has responded to measures announced in today’s UK Budget (26 November 2025).
Mental Health Foundation responds to planned changes to asylum system : Mental Health Foundation responds to planned changes to asylum system
17 Nov 2025
In recent days, the Home Secretary has confirmed plans to implement ‘Danish-inspired’ changes to the asylum system. Our Head of Policy, Oliver Chantler responds.
Letter warning government against 'half-measures' on two-child limit : Letter warning government against 'half-measures' on two-child limit
12 Nov 2025
As part of the Child Poverty Action group, we've sent a letter to the UK government warning the government against half measures when abolishing the two-child benefit cap.
Mental Health Foundation responds to launch of government review of youth inactivity : Mental Health Foundation responds to launch of government review of youth inactivity
11 Nov 2025
We respond to the UK government's announcement of an independent investigation into rising youth inactivity.