How much do you know about the future of mental health services?

​‘Opening doors’ in parliament

Last month we launched the report in parliament. Thank you to everyone who invited their MP to attend!


Mental Health Minister Alison McGovern described the report as ‘a timely and extremely important contribution’. Campaigner Jenny spoke powerfully about her unsuccessful attempts to get help when she developed symptoms of anorexia.  


And international experts on our panel really got the message across that same day open access would be a totally different way of meeting the increasing demand for support.


In this new model, people would receive appropriate support before their mental health worsens. It’s better for people like Jenny, and it would reduce pressure on services too.
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The government publish their independent review

​The UK government’s Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and autism has finally been published. Its conclusion: mental health need really is rising, particularly among young people. The review admits that the system can't keep up with the increase in demand and recommends a focus on prevention and identifying needs early.


As a member of the review’s steering group, Mind’s CEO, Sarah, ensured that the voices of people with lived experience were represented throughout the process. Now we need to make sure that the review is the start of the system change that we want to see.

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We took ‘See Me Now’ to party conferences 

Every autumn, political parties hold their party conferences. It's a chance to influence party policies, and potentially, government decisions. And this year, we made our voice heard loud and clear.


Mind’s team attended all five leading party conferences. We spoke with politicians, policymakers and NHS leaders about the need for a mental health system that gives people access to the right support at the right time.  


Will you join the campaign and help us transform the future of mental health services? Add your name to show your support.
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Help shape guidance for people affected by the Mental Health Act 

​ Last year, the UK government reformed the Mental Health Act. Now they're improving the guidance on how it should be applied in practice. This is a crucial opportunity to address the ongoing issues and inequalities in how the Mental Health Act is used.


Mind is working with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to ensure that people's lived experiences help shape the new guidance. If you live in England, are at least 18 years old, and have direct experience of the Mental Health Act or have supported someone through it, we'd love to hear from you.
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