The “deplorable” state of children’s support services is having a “profound impact” on the wellbeing of pupils, a school leaders’ union chief will warn. Evelyn Forde (pictured), president of the
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A Cambridge University professor is lending his support to parents who are campaigning for a statutory public inquiry examining around 2,000 mental health patient deaths. Leading autism researcher Professor Sir
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Children’s mental health support across England is subject to a “postcode lottery”, with average waiting times of 40 days for starting treatment, a new report has warned. The Children’s Commissioner
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A report into missing people has painted a “worrying picture” for black and Asian communities which must be urgently addressed, a charity has said. The findings suggest black and Asian
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The death rate by suicide is much higher among disabled people than those who do not have disabilities, the latest data suggests. The highest rates of suicide were in disabled
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Around 40,000 people could be offered apps and other digital tools to help them combat anxiety and depression, health officials have announced. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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The Prince and Princess of Wales’s foundation has announced a new collaboration to help create therapy allotments and gardens offering mental health support in south Wales. William and Kate (pictured)
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A woman with mental health difficulties has given birth after a judge ruled that doctors could carry out a caesarean section without her approval if necessary, lawyers have said. Mr
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Police involvement in 999 responses to mental health incidents will be reduced under a new arrangement between emergency services. Under the National Partnership Agreement, people experiencing mental health issues will
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Efforts to identify safety risks in mental health settings in England through a review have been welcomed, but a charity has urged those behind it to go further and seek
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