Series of mental healthcare failings led to stabbing, ombudsman finds
By Lee Peart 30 April 2026
A serious of mental healthcare failings led to the stabbing of a man in Kent, according to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO).
DWP healthcare staff complete autism and learning disabilities training
By Lee Peart 29 April 2026
Over 4,000 DWP healthcare professionals have completed training designed to transform how the Government supports autistic people and those with learning disabilities, as part of Autism Awareness M...
Four-week target needed to address mental health treatment gap
By Lee Peart 21 April 2026
A four-week standard from first referral should be set for children and young people’s (CYP) mental health services, according to The NHS Alliance.
Dash review finds 50% variation in ICB mental health spend
By Lee Peart 20 April 2026
A mental health review led by NHS England chair Dr Penny Dash has found significant level of variation in spending by ICBs on mental health.
'We have a once in a career opportunity to transform services', mental health leader says
By Lee Peart 17 April 2026
Mental health trusts have a ‘once in a career opportunity to transform services’, according to Dr Nick Broughton.
Scottish Labour plans new mental health emergency service
By Lee Peart 14 April 2026
Scottish Labour has promised a new mental health emergency service under a raft of reforms in the party's manifesto for the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May.
SEND reform won't reduce system pressures. It will redistribute them.
09 April 2026
Dr Chris Abbott, chief medical officer, CARE ADHD, says SEND Reforms should put the focus on children’s need.
Long stay and rehabilitation mental health wards downgraded by CQC
By Lee Peart 09 April 2026
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s (EPUT) long stay and rehabilitation mental health wards have been downgraded from good to requires improvement by the CQC.
People in mental health crisis at risk in emergency departments
By Lee Peart 09 April 2026
People in mental health crisis are at risk in emergency departments due to a ‘significant legal gap’, a report has warned.
Community mental health care 'struggling' to meet needs
By Liz Wells 31 March 2026
Many people still face significant barriers to appropriate mental health care, despite experiences of services improving, new research reveals.
Links between child and parental mental health revealed
By Lee Peart 18 March 2026
ONS analysis has explored the links between child and parental mental health, and school outcomes.
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