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Rethink Mental Illness welcomes fresh inquest into Jodey Whiting's death
17/03/2023
Jodey Whiting took her own life just days after her benefits were stopped. Her mother Joy Dove has won an appeal for a fresh inquest into Jodey's death. Read our response here.
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to the 2023 budget
16/03/2023
Our response to Jeremy Hunt's debut budget as Chancellor, with analysis of what it means for people living with mental illness.
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Survey puts spotlight on “inordinate” strain NHS is under, as people severely affected by mental illness struggle to access essential support
27/02/2023
Our new survey shows how people severely affected by mental illness are struggling to access support this winter, from GP appointments to crisis care, as we call on the government to reconsider their decision to scrap the 10-year Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan.
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NAO report shows mental health services struggling under the weight of inordinate pressure
09/02/2023
A report from the National Audit Office shows more people are being treated by NHS mental health services than ever before, but as demand grows we call for significant action to ensure people can access the treatment they need.
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to appalling conditions at HMP Eastwood Park
03/02/2023
An inspection of women's prison HMP Eastwood Park at the end of last year has found that women experiencing mental illness were being kept in appalling conditions. Rethink Mental Illness has responded, read here.
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27/01/2023
Rethink Mental Illness comments on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Laura Winham, who had a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
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