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Doctor, 63, jailed over sexual relationship with vulnerable female patient

By Sam Russell, Reporter29th February 2024News England

A GP who had a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient has been jailed for two years and two months. Dr Francis Bailey, of Lyvelly Gardens, Peterborough, pursued the young

Sharp rise in use of legal orders for compulsory medication for mentally ill patients

By The Press Association27th February 2024News Scotland

A mental health watchdog raised concerns about the use of legal orders for “compulsory medication”, after an increase of nearly 50% in a decade. Compulsory community treatment orders (CCTOs) were

Dozens of charities urge parties to back mental health policies blueprint

By Storm Newton, Reporter27th February 2024News England

A call for all political parties to commit to improving the nation’s mental health has been backed by more than 60 charities. The Manifesto for a Mentally Healthier Nation is

Schizophrenic man who killed three OAPs can continue negligence claims, judges rule

By Tom Pilgrim, Reporter20th February 2024News England

A paranoid schizophrenic who killed three pensioners can continue his legal challenge over allegations he faced negligent treatment from authorities before their deaths, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Alexander

Councils warn failure to extend suicide prevention funds a ‘life or death’ matter

By Aine Fox, Reporter16th February 2024News England

A failure to extend suicide prevention funding across England could have life or death consequences for people, councils are warning ahead of the budget. The Local Government Association (LGA) is

University loses appeal ruling that it discriminated against suicidal student

By Jess Glass, Reporter15th February 2024Education & Training

The University of Bristol has lost its bid to overturn a ruling that it discriminated against a student with chronic anxiety who took her own life ahead of a key

Emotional scars from growing up in care ‘passed down generations’, UK-first study suggests

By Aine Fox, Reporter7th February 2024News England

Emotional scars associated with growing up in care are passed down through generations, according to a UK-first study. Care leavers were at greater risk of depression and anxiety, and their

Number of children referred for emergency mental health treatment rises by 53%

By Jane Kirby, Reporter7th February 2024News England

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of children being referred for emergency mental health treatment. Data analysed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists shows a 53% rise

Academics warn of ‘appalling decline’ in child health in the UK

By Ella Pickover, Reporter5th February 2024News England

Children are being “betrayed” as the UK fails to give them a healthy start to life, academics have said. Experts warned of the “appalling decline” of the health of children

Study finds phone support effective in reducing loneliness and depression in older people

By Ella Pickover, Reporter2nd February 2024Education & Training

Offering older people psychological support over the phone could help to reduce depression and loneliness, a new study suggests. Researchers said that people who had a type of therapy, delivered

Tag: Mental Health

Doctor, 63, jailed over sexual relationship with vulnerable female patient

Sharp rise in use of legal orders for compulsory medication for mentally ill patients

Dozens of charities urge parties to back mental health policies blueprint

Schizophrenic man who killed three OAPs can continue negligence claims, judges rule

Councils warn failure to extend suicide prevention funds a ‘life or death’ matter

University loses appeal ruling that it discriminated against suicidal student

Emotional scars from growing up in care ‘passed down generations’, UK-first study suggests

Number of children referred for emergency mental health treatment rises by 53%

Academics warn of ‘appalling decline’ in child health in the UK

Study finds phone support effective in reducing loneliness and depression in older people

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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Tag: Mental Health

Doctor, 63, jailed over sexual relationship with vulnerable female patient

Sharp rise in use of legal orders for compulsory medication for mentally ill patients

Dozens of charities urge parties to back mental health policies blueprint

Schizophrenic man who killed three OAPs can continue negligence claims, judges rule

Councils warn failure to extend suicide prevention funds a ‘life or death’ matter

University loses appeal ruling that it discriminated against suicidal student

Emotional scars from growing up in care ‘passed down generations’, UK-first study suggests

Number of children referred for emergency mental health treatment rises by 53%

Academics warn of ‘appalling decline’ in child health in the UK

Study finds phone support effective in reducing loneliness and depression in older people