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).
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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.
Experts reach consensus on six biggest opportunities to improve mental health outcomes : Experts reach consensus on six biggest opportunities to improve mental health outcomes
6 Nov 2025 / Research
Our new research highlights which factors provide the best chance of addressing rising levels of poor mental health, and reducing inequalities.
Keep Britain Working Review places welcome emphasis on employers’ role in preventing poor mental health : Keep Britain Working Review places welcome emphasis on 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.
Average adult has only 3 days a week with good quality sleep : Average adult has only 3 days a week with good quality sleep
24 Oct 2025 / Prevention resources and tools
New research from the Mental Health Foundation reveals that millions of people across the UK aren't getting the sleep they need for good mental health.
Next Scottish Government could save up to £44 billion by investing in Scotland’s mental health : Next Scottish Government could save up to £44 billion by investing in Scotland’s mental health
15 Oct 2025 / Influencing policies
Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, we call on whichever party forms the next Scottish Government to make decisive efforts to end the country’s mental health emergency.
Prevent exposure to relentless bad news harming our mental health : Prevent exposure to relentless bad news harming our mental health
9 Oct 2025 / Challenging mental health inequalities
On World Mental Health Day, Friday 10 October, the Mental Health Foundation warns that repeated exposure to distressing news, especially coverage of crises and conflicts, can take its toll on our 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.