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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Disturbing online content “one of the biggest looming threats to young people’s mental health” as research shows harmful experiences widespread : Disturbing online content “one of the biggest looming threats to young people’s mental health” as research shows harmful experiences widespread
12 May 2025 / Influencing policies
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we share new research which highlights the dangers and opportunities of online communities, and the support in schools that young people need to navigate them.
“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.
“A disaster for the nation’s mental health” – we respond to the Spring Statement : “A disaster for the nation’s mental health” – 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.
“Disjointed and ultimately counterproductive” – our response to the welfare system announcements : “Disjointed and ultimately counterproductive” – our response to the welfare system announcements
18 Mar 2025 / Influencing policies
We share our views about the newly announced changes to the benefits system, including to universal credit and personal independence payment (PIP)
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.
Cost-of-living is still causing widespread mental distress in Northern Ireland : Cost-of-living is still causing widespread mental distress in Northern Ireland
29 Nov 2023 / Survey
The Mental Health Foundation is issuing a stark warning about the mental health impacts of the cost-of-living crisis, as more than a third of adults in Northern Ireland felt anxious about their personal finances in the past month.
Cost-of-living causing widespread mental distress : Cost-of-living causing widespread mental distress
21 Nov 2023 / Survey
In the week of the 2023 Autumn Statement and in light of new cost-of-living data, we're calling for the Government to ensure all its decisions benefit people’s mental health.
Hundreds of thousands of adults in Northern Ireland affected by loneliness : Hundreds of thousands of adults in Northern Ireland affected by loneliness
9 May 2022 / Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Foundation is calling on the new Assembly to take loneliness seriously and create new £2 million Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
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.