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).
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“My dream was to give back to the community” – how the ban on asylum seekers working hurts us all : “My dream was to give back to the community” – 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.
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.
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.
Top-up Universal Credit payments for parents could prevent poor mental health for almost 100,000 people in England and Wales : Top-up Universal Credit payments for parents could prevent poor mental health for almost 100,000 people in England and Wales
23 Oct 2024 / Research
New research from the Mental Health Foundation and SIPHER Consortium shows up to 100,000 mental health appointments could be freed up through Universal Credit top-ups for households caring for children.
Charity "mentoring scheme" gives Scotland's refugees the skills to flourish : Charity "mentoring scheme" gives Scotland's refugees the skills to flourish
6 Feb 2019 / Challenging mental health inequalities
The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is today (6 February) shining a spotlight on its mentoring scheme, which pairs Scotland’s refugee and asylum-seeking communities with employers, equipping them with the life skills, confidence and opportunity to make a full contribution to their new home – as well as fostering social connections and boosting their mental health.
New mentoring scheme for refugees launched in Scotland : New mentoring scheme for refugees launched in Scotland
8 Aug 2018 / Challenging mental health inequalities
A new mentoring project for refugees, which was recently launched in Scotland, is calling for volunteer mentors to get involved.