Social Media Ban brings opportunities and risks : Social Media Ban brings opportunities and risks
20 Jan 2026 / Influencing policies
We share our view after the UK government launched a consultation on limiting social media by age.
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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 / Influencing policies
We react to the reformed Mental Health Act receiving Royal Assent
Child Poverty Strategy tackles key driver of poor mental health - but must just be the start : Child Poverty Strategy tackles key driver of poor mental health - but must just be the start
5 Dec 2025 / Influencing policies
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 / Influencing policies
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 / Influencing policies
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 / Influencing policies
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 / Influencing policies
We respond to the UK government's announcement of an independent investigation into rising youth inactivity.
Employers’ role in preventing poor mental health : Employers’ role in preventing poor mental health
5 Nov 2025 / Influencing policies
The recommendations in the UK government’s Keep Britain Working Review place a welcome emphasis on the workplace’s role in preventing poor mental health.
Ending of resettlement and family reunion rights for asylum seekers : Ending of resettlement and family reunion rights for asylum seekers
3 Oct 2025 / Influencing policies
We respond to an announcement by the Prime Minister about changes to rules around the reunification of successful asylum seekers and their families.
Mental Health Foundation responds to reports two-child benefit cap to be replaced : Mental Health Foundation responds to reports two-child benefit cap to be replaced
30 Sep 2025 / Influencing policies
A number of news outlets have reported that Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is planning to scrap the two-child benefit cap and replace it with a tapered system.