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The challenges of mental health transport in air ambulance operations

09 November 2026

From patient assessment and changing behaviour to consent, crew preparation and flight safety, Sebastian Demiet, chief operating officer at MTI 24/7, says psychiatric air ambulance missions require...

REGULATION

Mental health trust's leadership rated requires improvement

By Lee Peart 05 November 2026

Leadership at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been rated requires improvement by the CQC.

REGULATION

Learning disability services at mental health trust rated outstanding

By Lee Peart 05 November 2026

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) has been upgraded from good to outstanding by the CQC following an inspection of its learning disability community services in Augus...

INTEGRATED CARE

Greater Manchester to pilot new mental health programme for young people

By Izzy Lepone 26 October 2026

A new mental health pilot is being rolled out in Greater Manchester to help young people being supported by social care.

KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Making a difference that lasts

By Lee Peart 26 October 2026

Acting chief nurse, Julie Kirby, shares how Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust’s Quality Improvement Plan is designed to improve care, strengthen safety and deliver better patient outcomes.

REGULATION

Fear of reprisal and discrimination found at mental health trust

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

A fear of reprisal and workplace discrimination has been found in a CQC inspection of and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.

PREVENTION

Most young people with depression find antidepressants helpful

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

Over half (58%) of young people find antidepressants helpful, according to to polling commissioned from YouGov by UCL.

MENTAL HEALTH TRUST

Mental health trust announces research and medical leadership appointments

By Lee Peart 02 October 2026

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has announced a series of senior appointments to strengthen its research and medical leadership.

KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH TRUST

Kent and Medway publishes Quality Improvement Plan

By Lee Peart 24 September 2026

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has published its new Quality Improvement Plan, building on over 200 improvements over the past year.

AUTISM

Least deprived areas see fastest rise in autism and ADHD benefits, analysis reveals

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

The share of young people receiving benefits for ADHD and autism has increased the greatest in more prosperous areas, new analysis has revealed.

MENTAL HEALTH

Chair appointed for inquiry into patient deaths at mental health trust

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

His Honour Judge John Potter has been appointed chair of the public inquiry into serious failings in mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).