CQC survey finds fifth of new mothers not told how to access mental health support
A fifth of new mothers were not told how to access help if their mental health were to decline after giving birth, according to a survey. And more than one
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Support available for male sexual abuse victims completely lacking in some areas, study
A nationwide review of support services for male sexual abuse victims should be carried out, a study has concluded. The report from Lancaster University found a complete lack of support
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Review of suicide risk factors over lifetime identified in new Oxford study
A new review of previous studies into suicide worldwide has highlighted the effects of individual and environmental risk factors over a lifetime. A review of studies into suicide risk factors
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Over 25% of children and young people referred for mental health treatment turned away
More than one in four children and young people referred to specialist mental health services are rejected for treatment, according to a new report. The Education Policy Institute (EPI), which
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Dire shortage of mental health workers leaving staff demoralised and compromising care – BMA
A “dire shortage” of mental health care workers amid rising demand is leaving staff overworked and demoralised and compromising care, according to the doctors’ union. More than half (52%) of
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New guidance calls for reduction in ‘out of area’ mental health treatment
The number of NHS mental health patients being sent to care facilities away from their local area should be reduced, new draft guidelines have recommended. The National Institute for Health
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Domestic abuse charity forced to add more staff and volunteers over festive season
A domestic abuse charity is being forced to bring in more staff and volunteers over the festive season to keep up with soaring helpline calls – with more than 600
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Bereaved families brand Hillsborough match commander not guilty verdict ‘disgrace’
Bereaved families have branded the trial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield a “disgrace” after he was cleared of the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans who died at
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Dementia helpline reports 10% rise in calls with particular increase around Christmas
Calls to a dementia helpline have risen 10% year on year, with many families seeking help over Christmas, figures show. Data from the Alzheimer’s Society shows calls have more than
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Mental health survey finds many young people feel isolated and lack emotional support
Young people across the UK are feeling isolated and lonely, with no one to turn to to share their emotions and problems, a report has found. One in four youngsters
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