A startling new survey has revealed a significant lack of awareness of mental illnesses, and the level of care needed for those living with them in the UK. Continue reading
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Government launch mental health pilot scheme to help support children in school
Pupils who suffer from poor mental health will be offered specialist help at school, following news that as many as one in four girls have symptoms of depression by the time they hit 14. Continue reading
NHS mental health workers on long-term sick leave up 22 per cent
The number of NHS mental health workers who have taken sick leave in the past five years has grown 22 per cent, new figures show. Continue reading
Kate Middleton appears in short film hoping to raise awareness of mental health
The Duchess of Cambridge has featured in a short animated film about mental health, urging Britons to pay attention to both “small feelings” and “big feelings.” Continue reading
“Happy Little Helpers” scheme improves autistic shoppers’ experiences
A supermarket has launched a new scheme to make the shopping experience more accessible for children with autism. Continue reading
Activity centre set up after generous donation from Sahara Care’s Sharon Kaur to welcome makeover
A popular activity centre in Canning Town that was previously set-up after a generous £36,000 donation from Sharon Kaur of Sahara Care is to undergo an extensive makeover. Continue reading
79 per cent of autistic people “stressed” by new allowance assessment
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) require reform so that they work better for autistic people, according to the National Autistic Society (NAS). Continue reading
Singer-songwriter shares mental health experiences in TV interview
Singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor recently opened up about her experiences with mental health in an interview broadcast on American television. Continue reading