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Changes to the Work Capability Assessment: What they mean for mental illness
The government announced changes to the Work Capability Assessment in the Autumn Budget. Jonathan Andrew, Head of Public Affairs at Rethink, looks at how they impact people living with mental illness.
Read about the changes Read about the changesNew Mental Health Bill: What's included and what's not
After years of campaigning, consulting and amending, the new Mental Health Bill was introduced to Parliament on 6 November 2024. This is a huge step towards modernising the dated Mental Health Act.
Read about the new Bill Read about the new BillThe truth about OCD
This week is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Awareness Week. We're here to tell the truth about a common, yet misunderstood condition.
Learn the truth about OCD Learn the truth about OCDCarers forced to pay huge sums for honest mistakes
A recent investigation by The Guardian has found that thousands of carers are being forced to pay back huge sums for honest mistakes – sometimes worth pennies – that should’ve been spotted earlier by the Department for Work and Pensions. It is a complete injustice.
Learn more Learn moreHow can we make sure the new Mental Health Act is fit for purpose?
The world has changed over the last 40 years since the Mental Health Act was created. Sarah Anderson, policy manager at Rethink Mental Illness, outlines what reform the next government must deliver to make the Act fit for purpose.
Read our views Read our viewsSome facts you can trust
We feel it's our duty to address the unhelpful debate which is rumbling on about unemployment and 'mental health culture'.
Read the facts Read the factsPeople in a mental health crisis are not getting the support they need
In June 2023, the government announced the police would stop responding to calls involving people in mental distress if there was no risk of immediate harm. Kirsten from our policy team shares concerns about how the plan is working.
Read more Read moreEveryone living with mental illness deserves a place they can call home
Supported housing combines housing with support services to create a safe place to call home. However, too many people are not getting the quality of experience they deserve. Rethink Mental Illness Policy Manager, Harvey Crawford explores the findings of a new report.
Read more Read moreWelfare and employment announcements: what's changed?
The government recently released a series of new welfare and employment policies that may be distressing for many. We strongly oppose the approach to getting people back into work and the potential loss of financial support for people living with mental illness.
Read more Read moreNHS Long-Term Workforce Plan: The positives and negatives
A look at the positives and negatives coming out of the government's long-term plan for the NHS workforce and how it will affect people living with mental illness.
Read more Read moreHow the Government’s Health and Disability White Paper Affects People Living with Mental Illness
Julia Aggio, Senior Policy Officer for Rethink Mental Illness, discusses the government’s recent Health and Disability White Paper.
Read more Read moreThe role of the police in supporting people in mental health crisis
Kirsten from our policy team looks at how police engage with people experiencing mental distress, and what changes might be on the cards.
Read more Read moreNHS at 75: The present and future of mental health services
The 75th anniversary of the NHS offers us a chance to celebrate its existence, reflect on progress made, and highlight what must change to build a health service we can all be proud of now and into the future.
Read more Read moreThe Major Conditions Strategy: Too narrow, but a move in the right direction
The government is shelving its 10-year plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing, replacing it with a new shorter-term Major Conditions Strategy. What does this mean for people living with mental illness?
Read more Read moreFive recommendations to improve safety on inpatient wards
People who find themselves in a mental health hospital should expect to be kept safe, cared for with respect and dignity, and given appropriate treatment that helps them to recover. But sadly, this is too often not the case.
Read more Read moreInvolving people living with mental illness in the creation of their own services
Involving people who live with mental illness in the design and delivery of their own services is undoubtedly vital to the future of mental health care.
Read more Read moreMental Health Manifesto for a new Prime Minister
Our country’s progress on mental health is fragile. At a time when more and more people are speaking out about their mental health and demanding better support, the new Prime Minister must listen.
Read more Read moreDraft Mental Health Bill: What is it and what happens next?
After many years of campaigning, research, and working closely alongside experts by experience, we were relieved when the draft Mental Health Bill (the Bill) finally landed on our desks.
Read more Read moreFive Tests for the Government’s 10-year Plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Jeremy, our Head of Policy and Influencing, looks at the five tests that will tell us if the government’s 10 year plan for mental health and wellbeing will succeed.
Read more Read moreHow you can get involved in the 10 Year Mental Health Plan
Head of Policy and Influencing, Jeremy Bernhaut, outlines what the government is calling for as it develops a new 10 year plan in a bid to improve the nation’s mental health.
Read more Read moreThe government’s announcement of the long-awaited reform of the Mental Health Act
After many years of campaigning, we are delighted by today’s announcement that the government will publish draft legislation to reform the Mental Health Act.
Read more Read moreOur hopes for the 2022 Queen's Speech
Will the long-awaited reform of the Mental Health Act be addressed in Tuesday's Queen's Speech?
Read more Read moreOur three recommendations for the government to improve support for people experiencing psychosis
To mark our 50th birthday, we explore how the government can improve support for people experiencing psychosis as a part of a national campaign to raise awareness of psychosis.
Read more Read moreLet’s be clear: we need more transparency from the DWP
To ensure the Department for Work and Pensions is giving people living with mental illness access to a safe and secure welfare system, we need to be able to scrutinise their work.
Read more Read more"We need seamless links between mental & physical health care"
Our Physical Activity Programme Manager, Mel, looks into he connection between mental and physical health and what needs to change to better support people severely affected by mental illness.
Read more Read moreRecent news
How to look after your mental health as a member of the trans community
Transgender people in England are five times more likely to have a long-term mental health condition than cisgender people. For Transgender Awareness Week we have some tips to maintain wellbeing.
Read our tips Read our tipsRun Up to Christmas: Make a difference this festive season
After losing his dad to suicide, Kev Betts' life changed direction. 20 years on, he co-runs the company launching Run Up to Christmas: a brand new fundraising event for Rethink Mental Illness.
Read about Run Up to Christmas Read about Run Up to ChristmasExpert discussion: The challenges in mental health research
Rethink Mental Illness and MQ Mental Health Research recently held a roundtable discussion about the challenges faced the in mental health research sector.
Read about the discussion Read about the discussionReclaiming narratives: the legacy of UK race riots
For #BlackHistoryMonth, Peter wrote about the impact of this summer's UK race riots on the mental health of the Black community.
Read Peter's blog Read Peter's blogBBC Garden Rescue presenter, Chris Hull, backs new anti stigma campaign
BBC Garden Rescue presenter, Chris Hull, is backing Let's Rethink, our campaign to encourage more people to rethink their preconceptions and stigma towards people severely affected by mental illness.
Read more Read moreNew poll shows nearly a third of all UK adults would not be comfortable sharing a diagnosis with a friend
Rethink Mental Illness launches new campaign, Let's Rethink, encouraging more people to rethink their preconceptions and stigma towards people severely affected by mental illness.
Read more Read morePatients leaving GP appointments after not discussing all worries
40% of Britons think a 10-minute slot with their GP is not enough time, according to the Guardian. But there are a few steps you can take to prepare for an appointment about your mental health.
Read our advice Read our advice📢 Calling all mental health campaigners!
Do you know anyone who's done some amazing campaigning to support people living with mental illness in the last 12 months? Nominate them (or yourself) for a 2024 Janey Antoniou Award and a chance to win £1,000.
Read more and nominate Read more and nominateCQC report on mental health failures
The Care Quality Commission has published a report highlighting the fundamental failures in Valdo Calocane’s mental health care, which contributed to the tragic deaths of Grace O’Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber, and Ian Coates last summer.
Read our response Read our responseWhy I’m taking on 100 marathons in 100 days
My name’s Jake, and I’m running 100 marathons in 100 days to raise money for Rethink Mental Illness. Why? That’s a very good question.
Read my story Read my storySuper four take on six half marathons
Four ambitious influencers are taking on the huge challenge of completing six half marathons in one year for Rethink Mental Illness.
Read about the challenge Read about the challengePartnership to raise awareness of mental health in the Black community launched
Rethink Mental Illness and Black Minds Matter have partnered to shine a light on the unique intersection of race and mental health for the Black community.
Read about the partnership Read about the partnershipMajor mental health reform included in the King's Speech
Rethink Mental Illness is delighted at the inclusion of the Mental Health Bill in today's King's Speech - marking a commitment to reforming the outdated Mental Health Act.
Read our thoughts Read our thoughtsNinja Theory kick £7,000 our way
The developers of a video game raising awareness of psychosis has donated £7,000 to Rethink Mental Illness. Ninja Theory, based in Cambridge, gave the generous gift after the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.
Learn more about the game Learn more about the gameA system in crisis V social causes of mental illness
Until we address the issues under the surface, we will continue to see increased demand on overstretched public services.
Read more Read moreMisconceptions about mental illness can be severely damaging
We’re fed up of the stigma people living with mental illness still have to endure. We asked people what misconception about their condition frustrates them most.
Here's what they said Here's what they saidOn the BBC
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Rethink Mental Illness featured on BBC News to discuss the benefits of exercising with a mental illness and the barriers to doing so.
Read more Read moreFitness instructors to be trained to help people with severe mental illness get active
We have partnered with industry-leading fitness company FitPro to remove the barriers to exercise for people living with mental illness.
Find out more Find out moreWhat the world needs to know about living with a mental illness
We asked people on social media what they wanted the world to know about living with a mental illness for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Here's what they said Here's what they saidCherished illustrator Raymond Briggs leaves gift in his Will
We are honoured to share that we are one of three charities left a gift in the will of beloved author and illustrator Raymond Briggs CBE, a lifetime member of our charity.
Read about Raymond Briggs Read about Raymond BriggsTeam Rethink shines at the London Marathon
A squad of superstar runners tackled the iconic London Marathon 2025 to raise over £61,000 for Rethink Mental Illness.
Read about the London Marathon Read about the London MarathonAwesome runners raise more than £22,000
A team of 37 runners tackled the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 7 April and raised a whopping £22,828 for Rethink Mental Illness.
Read about the event Read about the eventRethink Mental Illness wins gold
We are delighted to announce that Rethink Mental Illness & North West London ICB has been officially named as the “Gold” winner of the Best Mental Health Partnership with the NHS at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2024.
Read more Read moreHas mental health culture gone too far?
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride, today said to the Daily Telegraph that "mental health culture has gone too far”. We disagree.
Read our thoughts Read our thoughtsThe truth of being a young carer
For Young Carers Action Day we found out what it's really like being a young carer for someone living with mental illness.
Read more Read moreTips for supporting young people living with mental illness
For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, our social media team asked young people living with mental illness to share tips for being there for the young people in your life.
Read more Read moreWalking in a Wellness Wonderland
Over 500 people in Leek were treated to a stunning wellbeing Christmas light show this week courtesy of the team at the John Hall Wellness Gardens.
Read more Read moreThe R;pple effect
Rethink Mental Illness has installed revolutionary suicide safeguarding software to all staff devices.
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness nominated for inclusivity award
Our work to become a truly diverse, inclusive and anti-racist organisation has been recognised with a nomination at the Inclusive Awards 2023.
Read more Read morePersonal stories
Hearing the stories of people living with mental illness is a powerful way to educate, inform and tackle stigma and discrimination.
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