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Study finds new kind of antipsychotic drug relieves symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

By Rod Minchin14th February 2018Education & Training

A new kind of antipsychotic has been found to relieve terrifying and disturbing symptoms suffered by millions of people with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide. New research has found that Pimavanserin significantly

Belfast Trust to take over delivery of Lifeline crisis support helpline

By Iain MacDonald14th February 2018News Northern Ireland

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed arrangements for delivery of Lifeline, Northern Ireland’s crisis response helpline service, beyond April this year. The current contractor, Contact (Northern Ireland), had decided

Energy industry to investigate improved standards for vulnerable customers

By Josie Clarke12th February 2018News England

The energy industry is to investigate how it can improve its standards of care and support for vulnerable customers. Trade association Energy UK has launched a new independently-chaired commission which

Nearly half of school leaders struggling to commission mental health services

By Helen Chandler-Wilde9th February 2018News England

Hundreds of school leaders say they have had difficulties commissioning mental health services for pupils, according to a survey published by children’s charity Place2Be. The research showed that while 84%

Initiative tackling mental health issues of children with long-term conditions to be rolled out

By Iain MacDonald8th February 2018News Scotland

A new initiative to prevent mental health problems arising in children with long-term physical conditions has been successfully piloted across Scotland and is now available to schools and youth organisations

Trust where four mental health patients died had more than recommended number of beds

By Aine Fox7th February 2018News England

Four patients died unexpectedly on a mental health ward which had more than the recommended number of beds on it, a report has found. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried

University event seeks to understand the growing problem of self-harm

By Iain MacDonald7th February 2018Education & Training

An event exploring the growing issue of self-harm will take place in Sheffield later this month. Self-harm is an important health concern in the UK with numbers seemingly rising, especially

Duchess of Cambridge launches children’s mental health campaign with video message

By Helen William5th February 2018News England

The Duchess of Cambridge has recorded a personal message to try and spur children on to be comfortable in their own skin. Kate, who is pregnant with her third child,

Tasers fired more than 20 times in six months in mental health units

By Catherine Wyatt1st February 2018News England

Tasers were fired 22 times in mental health hospitals, wards and clinics during a six month period, new figures have shown. From April 1 2017 to September 30 2017, the

NHS mental health services should have ‘zero suicide’ target, says Jeremy Hunt

By Izzy Lyons31st January 2018News England

The NHS should strive for “zero suicides” throughout its mental health services in England, the Health Secretary has said, as he described the suicide rate as a “litmus test” for

Tag: Mental Health

Study finds new kind of antipsychotic drug relieves symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

Belfast Trust to take over delivery of Lifeline crisis support helpline

Energy industry to investigate improved standards for vulnerable customers

Nearly half of school leaders struggling to commission mental health services

Initiative tackling mental health issues of children with long-term conditions to be rolled out

Trust where four mental health patients died had more than recommended number of beds

University event seeks to understand the growing problem of self-harm

Duchess of Cambridge launches children’s mental health campaign with video message

Tasers fired more than 20 times in six months in mental health units

NHS mental health services should have ‘zero suicide’ target, says Jeremy Hunt

Government urged to introduce tougher sentences for grooming gang offenders

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

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Tag: Mental Health

Study finds new kind of antipsychotic drug relieves symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

Belfast Trust to take over delivery of Lifeline crisis support helpline

Energy industry to investigate improved standards for vulnerable customers

Nearly half of school leaders struggling to commission mental health services

Initiative tackling mental health issues of children with long-term conditions to be rolled out

Trust where four mental health patients died had more than recommended number of beds

University event seeks to understand the growing problem of self-harm

Duchess of Cambridge launches children’s mental health campaign with video message

Tasers fired more than 20 times in six months in mental health units

NHS mental health services should have ‘zero suicide’ target, says Jeremy Hunt