If you’re feeling confused and frustrated by the handling of the government’s Welfare Bill, that’s understandable - because ...

More people in England are experiencing a common mental health condition, according to NHS data released today. The Adult ...

As the discussion about the government's proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) ramps up, Davinder Kaur, Head ...

This award recognises campaigners with lived experience who have made a difference to the lives of people living with mental ...

“My wish is to help one person who feels that they are struggling,” says Kirsten Rose, service manager for The Hub at Wolverhampton train station. “I want that one person to know that there is light, ...

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Overview If you’ve been found you guilty of a crime you can go to prison for, courts can send you to hospital instead. They can do this by issuing a hospital order under section 37 of the Mental ...

Overview You could try different types of work, like voluntary, supported, part-time or full-time. Work can affect your benefits. This depends on whether you get paid and the number of hours you work.

Overview Social inclusion means that you have the best chance to enjoy life and take part in society. If you live with mental illness it can make it more difficult to be socially included. Social ...

Approved mental health professional (AMHP): An AMHP is a mental health professional who is trained to use the Mental Health Act. They can be a psychologist, nurse, social worker, or occupational ...